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Phaladeepika: Hindu Astrology Treatise

Test your knowledge of the Phaladeepika, a classical Sanskrit text on Vedic astrology written by Mantreswara. This quiz covers its authorship, content, predictive methods, and key astrological concepts.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the author of the Phaladeepika?

  1. Mantreswara
  2. Varahamihira
  3. Aryabhata
  4. Bhaskara II
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which century was the Phaladeepika written?

  1. 10th
  2. 11th
  3. 12th
  4. 13th
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main topic of the Phaladeepika?

  1. Astronomy
  2. Mathematics
  3. Astrology
  4. Philosophy
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Planets
  2. Signs
  3. Houses
  4. Nakshatras
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Phaladeepika?

  1. To teach astrology
  2. To interpret astronomical results
  3. To predict the future
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a method of interpretation used in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Jaimini system
  2. Parashara system
  3. Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
  4. Varahamihira system
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the commentary on the Phaladeepika written by Bhattotpala?

  1. Siddhantatattva Viveka
  2. Jatakaparijata
  3. Brihat Jataka
  4. Hora Sara
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a planet mentioned in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Sun
  2. Moon
  3. Mars
  4. Venus
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the sign that is associated with the Sun in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Aries
  2. Taurus
  3. Gemini
  4. Cancer
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a house mentioned in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Ascendant
  2. Second
  3. Third
  4. Fourth
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the nakshatra that is associated with the Moon in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Rohini
  2. Mrigashira
  3. Ardra
  4. Punarvasu
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a yoga mentioned in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Raja Yoga
  2. Dhana Yoga
  3. Putra Yoga
  4. Ayushya Yoga
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the dasha system that is used in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Vimshottari Dasha
  2. Ashtottari Dasha
  3. Yogini Dasha
  4. Kalachakra Dasha
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a method of rectification used in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Hora Lagna
  2. Udu Lagna
  3. Arudha Lagna
  4. Bhadra Lagna
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the technique that is used to predict the results of a planetary period in the Phaladeepika?

  1. Ashtakavarga
  2. Jaimini Chara Dasha
  3. Tajaka
  4. Prashna
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