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Indian Astronomical Instruments
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Which of the following is an ancient Indian astronomical instrument used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?
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Yantra
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Yantras are ancient Indian astronomical instruments used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies. They are typically made of brass or copper and have a circular or square shape with a series of concentric circles and lines.