Indian Astronomy and Proverbs

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Indian astronomy and proverbs.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the heliocentric model of the solar system?

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

Which Indian proverb means "A stitch in time saves nine"?

  1. Ek taar ki jori, nau taar ka kaam
  2. Ek haath se taali nahi bajti
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for writing the book "Surya Siddhanta"?

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

Which Indian proverb means "The early bird catches the worm"?

  1. Kaal sarpat ki tarah hota hai
  2. Subah ka bhoola shaam ko ghar laut aata hai
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the trigonometric functions?

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

Which Indian proverb means "A rolling stone gathers no moss"?

  1. Ek taar ki jori, nau taar ka kaam
  2. Ek haath se taali nahi bajti
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Varahamihira
  4. Brahmagupta
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian proverb means "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"?

  1. Ek taar ki jori, nau taar ka kaam
  2. Ek haath se taali nahi bajti
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the calendar system?

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

Which Indian proverb means "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"?

  1. Ek taar ki jori, nau taar ka kaam
  2. Ek haath se taali nahi bajti
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the theory of gravity?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Varahamihira
  4. Brahmagupta
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian proverb means "A friend in need is a friend indeed"?

  1. Ek taar ki jori, nau taar ka kaam
  2. Ek haath se taali nahi bajti
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the concept of infinity?

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

Which Indian proverb means "A penny saved is a penny earned"?

  1. Ek taar ki jori, nau taar ka kaam
  2. Ek haath se taali nahi bajti
  3. Dheere dheere re mana, dheere dheere chal
  4. Jo diya hai usse le lo, jo nahi diya hai usse mat lo
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Indian astronomer is known for developing the concept of the zodiac?

  1. Aryabhata
  2. Bhaskara II
  3. Varahamihira
  4. Brahmagupta