Nakshatras and Planetary Constellations in Indian Astronomy

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What is the name of the first Nakshatra in the Indian zodiac?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwini is the first Nakshatra in the Indian zodiac, corresponding to the constellation of Aries.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Mars?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Krittika is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mars, corresponding to the constellation of Pleiades.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Venus?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rohini is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Venus, corresponding to the constellation of Aldebaran.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrigashira is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mercury, corresponding to the constellation of Orion.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Jupiter?

  1. Punarvasu

  2. Pushya

  3. Ashlesha

  4. Magha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punarvasu is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Jupiter, corresponding to the constellation of Castor and Pollux.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Saturn?

  1. Ashlesha

  2. Magha

  3. Purva Phalguni

  4. Uttara Phalguni


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashlesha is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Saturn, corresponding to the constellation of Hydra.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Rahu?

  1. Uttara Phalguni

  2. Hasta

  3. Chitra

  4. Swati


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swati is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Rahu, corresponding to the constellation of Arcturus.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Ketu?

  1. Vishakha

  2. Anuradha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Mula


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mula is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Ketu, corresponding to the constellation of Lambda Scorpii.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the Sun?

  1. Purva Ashadha

  2. Uttara Ashadha

  3. Shravana

  4. Dhanishta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Uttara Ashadha is the Nakshatra associated with the Sun, corresponding to the constellation of Delta Sagittarii.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the Moon?

  1. Shravana

  2. Dhanishta

  3. Shatabhisha

  4. Purva Bhadra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dhanishta is the Nakshatra associated with the Moon, corresponding to the constellation of Delphinus.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Pluto?

  1. Purva Bhadra

  2. Uttara Bhadra

  3. Revati

  4. Ashwini


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Revati is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Pluto, corresponding to the constellation of Pisces.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Neptune?

  1. Uttara Bhadra

  2. Revati

  3. Ashwini

  4. Bharani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttara Bhadra is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Neptune, corresponding to the constellation of Pegasus.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Uranus?

  1. Bharani

  2. Krittika

  3. Rohini

  4. Mrigashira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharani is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Uranus, corresponding to the constellation of Aries.

Which Nakshatra is associated with the planet Mercury?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mrigashira is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Mercury, corresponding to the constellation of Orion.

What is the name of the Nakshatra that is associated with the planet Jupiter?

  1. Punarvasu

  2. Pushya

  3. Ashlesha

  4. Magha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punarvasu is the Nakshatra associated with the planet Jupiter, corresponding to the constellation of Castor and Pollux.

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