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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 Hindu calendar?

  1. Vikram Samvat

  2. Shaka Samvat

  3. Luni-Solar Calendar

  4. Solar Calendar
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The Hindu calendar is known as the Vikram Samvat. It is a lunisolar calendar, which means that it is based on both the lunar and solar cycles.

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What is the name of the Hindu astrological chart?

  1. Janam Kundali

  2. Rashi Chakra

  3. Navamsa Chart

  4. Vimshottari Dasha
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The Hindu astrological chart is known as the Janam Kundali.

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What is the name of the Hindu zodiac?

  1. Rashis

  2. Nakshatras

  3. Grahas

  4. Yogas
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The Hindu zodiac is known as the Rashis.

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How many signs are there in the Hindu zodiac?

  1. 12

  2. 27

  3. 36

  4. 54
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There are 12 signs in the Hindu zodiac.

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What is the name of the first sign in the Hindu zodiac?

  1. Aries

  2. Taurus

  3. Gemini

  4. Cancer
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The first sign in the Hindu zodiac is Aries.

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What is the name of the last sign in the Hindu zodiac?

  1. Pisces

  2. Aquarius

  3. Capricorn

  4. Sagittarius
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The last sign in the Hindu zodiac is Pisces.

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What is the name of the Hindu eclipse?

  1. Surya Grahan

  2. Chandra Grahan

  3. Grahanam

  4. Ketu
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The Hindu eclipse is known as the Surya Grahan.

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What is the name of the Hindu comet?

  1. Dhumketu

  2. Graha

  3. Nakshatra

  4. Yoga
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The Hindu comet is known as the Dhumketu.

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What is the name of the Hindu ritual that is performed during an eclipse?

  1. Surya Grahanam

  2. Chandra Grahanam

  3. Grahana Yajna

  4. Grahana Homam
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Grahana Yajna is the Hindu ritual that is performed during an eclipse.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu text that contains information about eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Chandra Siddhanta

  3. Grahana Siddhanta

  4. Jyotisha Siddhanta
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The Surya Siddhanta is the Hindu text that contains information about eclipses.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Hindu calendar that is used to predict eclipses?

  1. Surya Siddhanta

  2. Chandra Siddhanta

  3. Grahana Siddhanta

  4. Jyotisha Siddhanta
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The Grahana Siddhanta is the Hindu calendar that is used to predict eclipses.

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According to Indian astronomy, what is the name of the celestial sphere that contains the fixed stars?

  1. Nakshatra Mandala

  2. Rashi Chakra

  3. Panchanga

  4. Kundali
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The Nakshatra Mandala represents the celestial sphere divided into 27 sectors, each associated with a specific constellation.

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In Indian astronomy, what is the name of the zodiacal belt divided into 12 equal parts?

  1. Rashi Chakra

  2. Nakshatra Mandala

  3. Panchanga

  4. Kundali
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The Rashi Chakra represents the zodiacal belt, divided into 12 signs, each associated with a specific constellation.

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In Indian astronomy, what is the term for the apparent movement of the Sun across the celestial sphere?

  1. Sankranti

  2. Vishuva

  3. Ayana

  4. Graha
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Ayana refers to the apparent movement of the Sun between the northern and southern solstices, marking the change of seasons.

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In Indian astronomy, what is the term for the apparent retrograde motion of planets?

  1. Vakra

  2. Drishti

  3. Bala

  4. Uccha
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Vakra refers to the apparent backward motion of planets as observed from Earth, due to their elliptical orbits.