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Indian Astronomy and Astrology

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Ancient Indian astronomy and astrology encompass the historical study of celestial bodies, planetary movements, and traditional timekeeping instruments. Topics frequently include ancient astronomical texts, yantras, and the astrological significance of planets. These questions are highly useful for general studies sections in civil services and state exams.

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Indian Astronomy and Astrology Questions

Multiple choice

In Indian astrology, the sun is considered to be the ruler of which zodiac sign?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer
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In Indian astrology, the sun is associated with the zodiac sign Leo, known as 'Simha Rashi'. Leo is considered a fiery and powerful sign, reflecting the sun's energy and influence on human personality and characteristics.

Multiple choice

In the context of religious metaphysics, what is the term used to describe the belief that celestial bodies or astronomical phenomena possess divine or supernatural significance?

  1. Astrology

  2. Astrolatry

  3. Astrotheology

  4. Astronumerology
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Astrotheology encompasses the study of the relationship between astronomy and religious beliefs, exploring how celestial phenomena have been interpreted as signs or manifestations of divine powers.

Multiple choice

In ancient India, what was the term used for the number zero?

  1. Shunya

  2. Sunya

  3. Kha

  4. Nada
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The term 'Shunya' was used for the number zero in ancient India.

Multiple choice

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.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nakshatras are used to determine the auspiciousness of a particular time for activities such as marriage, travel, and starting a new business.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 12

  2. 27

  3. 54

  4. 108
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B Correct answer
Explanation

There are 27 Nakshatras in the Indian system of astronomy.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Aries?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini
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Ashwini is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Aries.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Taurus?

  1. Krittika

  2. Rohini

  3. Mrigashira

  4. Ardra
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Krittika is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Taurus.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Gemini?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya
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Mrigashira is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Gemini.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Cancer?

  1. Pushya

  2. Ashlesha

  3. Magha

  4. Purva Phalguni
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Pushya is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Cancer.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Leo?

  1. Magha

  2. Purva Phalguni

  3. Uttara Phalguni

  4. Hasta
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Magha is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Leo.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Virgo?

  1. Hasta

  2. Chitra

  3. Swati

  4. Vishakha
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Hasta is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Virgo.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Libra?

  1. Vishakha

  2. Anuradha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Mula
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Vishakha is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Libra.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Scorpio?

  1. Mula

  2. Purva Ashadha

  3. Uttara Ashadha

  4. Shravana
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Mula is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Scorpio.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Sagittarius?

  1. Shravana

  2. Dhanishtha

  3. Satabhisha

  4. Purva Bhadrapada
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Shravana is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Sagittarius.

Multiple choice

Which Nakshatra is associated with the constellation of Capricorn?

  1. Purva Bhadrapada

  2. Uttara Bhadrapada

  3. Revati

  4. Ashwini
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Purva Bhadrapada is the Nakshatra that is associated with the constellation of Capricorn.