Indian Astronomy in Art

This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the representation of Indian astronomy in various art forms.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundation of Hindu astronomy?

  1. Rigveda
  2. Atharvaveda
  3. Yajurveda
  4. Samaveda
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the celestial sphere in Indian astronomy?

  1. Jyotishchakra
  2. Rashi Chakra
  3. Nakshatra Mandala
  4. Panchanga
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical instrument is used to measure the altitude of celestial bodies?

  1. Ghati Yantra
  2. Dhruva Yantra
  3. Yasti Yantra
  4. Chakra Yantra
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the ancient Indian observatory located in Delhi?

  1. Jantar Mantar
  2. Ujjain Observatory
  3. Nalanda Observatory
  4. Takshashila Observatory
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the heliocentric model of the solar system?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Varahamihira
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the god Vishnu in Indian mythology?

  1. Ursa Major
  2. Orion
  3. Taurus
  4. Gemini
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical text contains detailed descriptions of various celestial bodies and constellations?

  1. Surya Siddhanta
  2. Brihat Samhita
  3. Pancha Siddhantika
  4. Lilavati
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the ancient Indian observatory located in Varanasi?

  1. Man Mandir
  2. Jantar Mantar
  3. Ujjain Observatory
  4. Nalanda Observatory
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the zero digit?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Varahamihira
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the god Shiva in Indian mythology?

  1. Orion
  2. Taurus
  3. Gemini
  4. Cancer
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical text contains detailed descriptions of various astronomical instruments and their uses?

  1. Yantra Sarvasva
  2. Lilavati
  3. Bijaganita
  4. Siddhanta Shiromani
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the ancient Indian observatory located in Jaipur?

  1. Jantar Mantar
  2. Ujjain Observatory
  3. Nalanda Observatory
  4. Takshashila Observatory
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer-mathematician developed the concept of the trigonometric functions?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Brahmagupta
  4. Varahamihira
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the constellation that is associated with the god Brahma in Indian mythology?

  1. Ursa Major
  2. Orion
  3. Taurus
  4. Gemini
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomical text contains detailed descriptions of various astronomical phenomena and their significance?

  1. Brihat Samhita
  2. Lilavati
  3. Bijaganita
  4. Siddhanta Shiromani