The Vidyapati Kirtilata and the Description of the Stars

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What is the name of the Sanskrit astronomical treatise written by Vidyapati in the 14th century?

  1. Jyotisha-sara

  2. Vidyapati Kirtilata

  3. Lagna-sara

  4. Graha-sara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vidyapati Kirtilata is a Sanskrit astronomical treatise written by Vidyapati in the 14th century.

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. The constellations

  2. The planets

  3. The zodiac signs

  4. The eclipses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vidyapati Kirtilata does not cover the topic of eclipses.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, how many constellations are there?

  1. 27

  2. 28

  3. 29

  4. 30


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, there are 27 constellations.

Which of the following constellations is NOT mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Orion

  4. Taurus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taurus is not mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, which planet is the closest to the Sun?

  1. Mercury

  2. Venus

  3. Mars

  4. Jupiter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Which of the following planets is NOT mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. Saturn

  2. Uranus

  3. Neptune

  4. Pluto


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pluto is not mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, how many zodiac signs are there?

  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 12

  4. 13


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, there are 12 zodiac signs.

Which of the following zodiac signs is NOT mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancer is not mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, what is the name of the star that is located at the center of the constellation Ursa Major?

  1. Polaris

  2. Dubhe

  3. Mizar

  4. Alkaid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, Polaris is the name of the star that is located at the center of the constellation Ursa Major.

Which of the following stars is NOT mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Arcturus

  4. Capella


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capella is not mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, what is the name of the constellation that is located at the southernmost point of the sky?

  1. Crux

  2. Centaurus

  3. Scorpius

  4. Sagittarius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, Crux is the name of the constellation that is located at the southernmost point of the sky.

Which of the following constellations is NOT mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. Orion

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cancer is not mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, what is the name of the star that is located at the center of the constellation Orion?

  1. Betelgeuse

  2. Rigel

  3. Saiph

  4. Mintaka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, Betelgeuse is the name of the star that is located at the center of the constellation Orion.

Which of the following stars is NOT mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata?

  1. Sirius

  2. Vega

  3. Arcturus

  4. Capella


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Capella is not mentioned in the Vidyapati Kirtilata.

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, what is the name of the constellation that is located at the northernmost point of the sky?

  1. Ursa Major

  2. Ursa Minor

  3. Draco

  4. Cepheus


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Vidyapati Kirtilata, Ursa Minor is the name of the constellation that is located at the northernmost point of the sky.

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