Other Sciences in Ancient India

Q. Where is the famous Kailasanatha Temple located at?

1. Kanchipuram
2. Chennai
3. Calcutta
4. Mumbai

Q. ________ was a great astrologer and astronomer who divided astrology into Tantra, Hora, and Samhita.

1. Vagabhatta
2. Varahmihir
3. Aryabhatta
4. Brahmgupta

Q. According to traditional Hindu beliefs, Vishwakarma is ______ of the Gods.

1. the first architect
2. the first doctor
3. the first astronomer
4. the first mathematician

Q. Choose the correct pair of authors and their works.

1. Arya Siddhanta
2. Brahmasiddhant
3. Brihadsamhita
4. Varahamihir
5. Aryabhatta
6. Bhramhagupta

Q. He declared that the Earth rotates on its own axis and proved that the basic reason for a lunar eclipse is the shadow of the Earth. Identify this person.

1. Varahmihir
2. Aryabhatta
3. Bhramhagupta
4. Grutsamad

Q. is a natural science that studies celestial objects and related phenomena.

1. Astrology
2. Astronomy
3. Chemistry
4. Physics

Q. Choose the correct statement that best distinguishes between astrology and astronomy.

1. Astrology is the study of stars only. Astronomy is the study of planets only.
2. Astrology is the study of the Moon only. Astronomy is the study of stars and planets only.
3. Astrology is the study of influence of cosmic objects on human lives. Astronomy studies celestial objects and related phenomena.
4. Astrology is the study of planets only. Astronomy is the study of stars only.

Q. What does Vastushastra literally translate to in english?

1. science of space
2. science of the Earth
3. science of architecture
4. science of geometry

Q. The first Indian satellite was named 'Saraswati'.

1. True
2. False

Q. Where is the Khajuraho Temple located?

1. Thanjavur
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Maharashtra
4. Andhra Pradesh

Q. According to traditional Hindu beliefs, ________ was the first architect of the Gods.

1. Vishwakarma
2. Bhaskaracharya
3. Aryabhatta
4. Vagbhatta

Q. The first Indian satellite was known as ______.

1. Saraswati
2. Mangalyaan
3. Bhaskara-I
4. Aryabhatta

Q. This branch of science deals with the effects of planets on a person's future. Identify this field.

1. Chemistry
2. Astronomy
3. Astrology
4. Metallurgy

Q. The science of Vastushashtra was revived by the Indian ruler, ______.

1. Ashoka
2. Rana Kumbha
3. Vishwakarma
4. Chandragupta Maurya

Q. Match the following temples to their location.

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Thanjavur
3. Kanchipuram