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The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya and the Description of the Zodiac

The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya is a Sanskrit text written by Hemachandra in the 12th century. It is a compendium of knowledge on various subjects, including astronomy. The text contains a detailed description of the zodiac, including the names and characteristics of the twelve zodiac signs.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the Sanskrit text written by Hemachandra in the 12th century?

  1. The Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya
  2. The Surya Siddhanta
  3. The Aryabhatiya
  4. The Panchasiddhantika
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the subject matter of the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

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

What is the name of the section of the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya that deals with the zodiac?

  1. The Jyotisha-adhyaya
  2. The Ganita-adhyaya
  3. The Vyakarana-adhyaya
  4. The Sahitya-adhyaya
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many zodiac signs are described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. 10
  2. 11
  3. 12
  4. 13
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the first zodiac sign described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. Aries
  2. Taurus
  3. Gemini
  4. Cancer
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the last zodiac sign described in the Hemachandra Dvyashraya Kavya?

  1. Pisces
  2. Aquarius
  3. Capricorn
  4. Sagittarius
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Aries?

  1. ♈
  2. ♉
  3. ♊
  4. ♋
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Taurus?

  1. ♉
  2. ♊
  3. ♋
  4. ♌
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Gemini?

  1. ♊
  2. ♋
  3. ♌
  4. ♍
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Cancer?

  1. ♋
  2. ♌
  3. ♍
  4. ♎
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Leo?

  1. ♌
  2. ♍
  3. ♎
  4. ♏
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Virgo?

  1. ♍
  2. ♎
  3. ♏
  4. ♐
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Libra?

  1. ♎
  2. ♏
  3. ♐
  4. ♑
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Scorpio?

  1. ♏
  2. ♐
  3. ♑
  4. ♒
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Sagittarius?

  1. ♐
  2. ♑
  3. ♒
  4. ♓
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Capricorn?

  1. ♑
  2. ♒
  3. ♓
  4. ♔
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Aquarius?

  1. ♒
  2. ♓
  3. ♔
  4. ♕
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the symbol of the zodiac sign Pisces?

  1. ♓
  2. ♔
  3. ♕
  4. ♖
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