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The Concept of Nakshatras in Indian Astronomy

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the significance of Nakshatras in Indian Astronomy?

  1. They are used to predict the future.
  2. They are used to determine the auspiciousness of a particular time.
  3. They are used to determine the position of the planets.
  4. They are used to determine the position of the stars.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many Nakshatras are there in the Indian system of astronomy?

  1. 12
  2. 27
  3. 54
  4. 108
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the first Nakshatra?

  1. Ashwini
  2. Bharani
  3. Krittika
  4. Rohini
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the last Nakshatra?

  1. Revati
  2. Purva Bhadrapada
  3. Uttara Bhadrapada
  4. Shravana
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Aries?

  1. Ashwini
  2. Bharani
  3. Krittika
  4. Rohini
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Taurus?

  1. Krittika
  2. Rohini
  3. Mrigashira
  4. Ardra
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Gemini?

  1. Mrigashira
  2. Ardra
  3. Punarvasu
  4. Pushya
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Cancer?

  1. Pushya
  2. Ashlesha
  3. Magha
  4. Purva Phalguni
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Leo?

  1. Magha
  2. Purva Phalguni
  3. Uttara Phalguni
  4. Hasta
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Virgo?

  1. Hasta
  2. Chitra
  3. Swati
  4. Vishakha
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Libra?

  1. Vishakha
  2. Anuradha
  3. Jyeshtha
  4. Mula
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Scorpio?

  1. Mula
  2. Purva Ashadha
  3. Uttara Ashadha
  4. Shravana
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Sagittarius?

  1. Shravana
  2. Dhanishtha
  3. Satabhisha
  4. Purva Bhadrapada
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Capricorn?

  1. Purva Bhadrapada
  2. Uttara Bhadrapada
  3. Revati
  4. Ashwini
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Aquarius?

  1. Uttara Bhadrapada
  2. Revati
  3. Ashwini
  4. Bharani
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Pisces?

  1. Revati
  2. Ashwini
  3. Bharani
  4. Krittika
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