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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

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Mangala?

  1. Mrigashira

  2. Ardra

  3. Punarvasu

  4. Pushya
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Mrigashira is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Mangala, the god of war in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Budha?

  1. Pushya

  2. Ashlesha

  3. Magha

  4. Purva Phalguni
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Pushya is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Budha, the god of wisdom and intelligence in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Brihaspati?

  1. Purva Phalguni

  2. Uttara Phalguni

  3. Hasta

  4. Chitra
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Purva Phalguni is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Brihaspati, the god of knowledge and wisdom in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Shukra?

  1. Hasta

  2. Chitra

  3. Swati

  4. Vishakha
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Chitra is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Shukra, the god of beauty and wealth in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Shani?

  1. Vishakha

  2. Anuradha

  3. Jyeshtha

  4. Mula
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Mula is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Shani, the god of justice and karma in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Rahu?

  1. Ashwini

  2. Bharani

  3. Krittika

  4. Rohini
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Ashwini is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Rahu, the north node of the moon in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Ketu?

  1. Magha

  2. Purva Phalguni

  3. Uttara Phalguni

  4. Hasta
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Magha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Ketu, the south node of the moon in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Nirriti?

  1. Shatabhisha

  2. Purva Bhadrapada

  3. Uttara Bhadrapada

  4. Revati
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Shatabhisha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Nirriti, the goddess of destruction and misfortune in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the lunar mansion that is associated with the deity Vayu?

  1. Uttara Ashadha

  2. Shravana

  3. Dhanishtha

  4. Shatabhisha
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Uttara Ashadha is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Vayu, the god of wind in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

Which lunar mansion is associated with the deity Kubera?

  1. Rohini

  2. Mrigashira

  3. Ardra

  4. Punarvasu
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Rohini is the lunar mansion associated with the deity Kubera, the god of wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology.

Multiple choice

What was Jyeshtadeva's contribution to the field of astronomy?

  1. He developed new methods for calculating planetary positions.

  2. He introduced the concept of the zodiac.

  3. He developed a systematic approach to predicting eclipses.

  4. He formulated the laws of planetary motion.
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Jyeshtadeva developed a systematic approach to predicting eclipses.

Multiple choice

Which of Jyeshtadeva's works is known for its contributions to astronomy?

  1. Yuktibhasa

  2. Ganita-sara-sangraha

  3. Siddhanta-siromani

  4. Lilavati
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Jyeshtadeva's Siddhanta-siromani contains significant contributions to astronomy.

Multiple choice

Which astronomical concept did Jyeshtadeva introduce in his work, Siddhanta-siromani?

  1. The concept of a planet

  2. The concept of a star

  3. The concept of a constellation

  4. The concept of a galaxy
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Jyeshtadeva introduced the concept of a constellation in his work, Siddhanta-siromani.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer A. S. Dhillon?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII
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A. S. Dhillon, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (29075) 1950 DA in 1950.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the asteroid discovered by the Indian astronomer M. N. Vahia?

  1. (3568) ASCII

  2. (29075) 1950 DA

  3. (1950 DA)

  4. (29075) ASCII
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M. N. Vahia, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid (29075) ASCII in 1982.