Indian Astronomy in Adventure
Explore the fascinating world of Indian astronomy as depicted in thrilling adventure stories.
Questions
In the popular novel "The Shiva Trilogy" by Amish Tripathi, what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who guides the protagonist?
- Bhrigu
- Agastya
- Vashishtha
- Durvasa
In the movie "Jodhaa Akbar", which astronomical event is depicted as a sign of the union between Jodhaa and Akbar?
- Solar Eclipse
- Lunar Eclipse
- Meteor Shower
- Comet
In the novel "The Secret of the Vedas" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory that plays a crucial role in the story?
- Jantar Mantar
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Sun Temple of Konark
- Nalanda University
In the video game "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves", which Indian astronomical site does Nathan Drake visit in search of the Cintamani Stone?
- Taj Mahal
- Red Fort
- Qutub Minar
- Ajanta Caves
In the novel "The Immortals of Meluha" by Amish Tripathi, what is the name of the celestial weapon that is said to be the most powerful in the universe?
- Brahmastra
- Trishula
- Sudarshana Chakra
- Vajra
In the movie "PK", what is the name of the alien who comes to Earth to study human behavior and learns about Indian astronomy?
- PK
- Anushka Sharma
- Sanjay Dutt
- Boman Irani
In the novel "The Palace of Illusions" by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, which astronomical event is mentioned as a sign of Draupadi's impending marriage to the Pandavas?
- Solar Eclipse
- Lunar Eclipse
- Meteor Shower
- Comet
In the video game "Assassin's Creed: Chronicles India", what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who helps the protagonist, Arbaaz Mir, in his quest?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Varāhamihira
- Brahmagupta
In the novel "The Rozabal Line" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory that is believed to hold the key to an ancient prophecy?
- Jantar Mantar
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Sun Temple of Konark
- Nalanda University
In the movie "Ra.One", what is the name of the supervillain who uses astronomical knowledge to create a powerful weapon?
- Ra.One
- G.One
- Lucifer
- Prateek
In the novel "The Mahabharata Secret" by Christopher C. Doyle, what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who predicts the outcome of the Kurukshetra War?
- Bhrigu
- Agastya
- Vashishtha
- Durvasa
In the video game "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time", which Indian astronomical site does the protagonist, the Prince, visit in search of the Sands of Time?
- Taj Mahal
- Red Fort
- Qutub Minar
- Ajanta Caves
In the novel "The Aryabhata Code" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian astronomer who discovers a secret code hidden in the Vedas?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Varāhamihira
- Brahmagupta
In the movie "Mission Mangal", what is the name of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) mission that successfully sends a spacecraft to Mars?
- Mangalyaan
- Chandrayaan
- Gaganyaan
- Vikram
In the novel "The Krishna Key" by Ashwin Sanghi, what is the name of the ancient Indian observatory that is believed to hold the key to the location of the fabled city of Dwarka?
- Jantar Mantar
- Brihadeeswarar Temple
- Sun Temple of Konark
- Nalanda University