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Who built the yantramantra or Jantar Mantar observatories in the early 18th century?
Who built the yantramantra or Jantar Mantar observatories in the early 18th century?
- Maharaja of Jodhpur
- Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh (correct)
- Maharaja of Mysore
- Maharaja of Udaipur
What instruments were brought to India through the interface with Islamic astronomy?
What instruments were brought to India through the interface with Islamic astronomy?
- Astrolabe (correct)
- Sextant
- Quadrant
- Telescope
What did Indian scientists focus on more than theoretical models?
What did Indian scientists focus on more than theoretical models?
- Efficient methods of computation (correct)
- Experimental data
- Astrological predictions
- Theoretical models
Who stayed in Puducherry for two years to observe a solar transit of Venus in June 1769?
Who stayed in Puducherry for two years to observe a solar transit of Venus in June 1769?
What impressed European astronomers about some of the algorithmic methods used in Indian astronomy?
What impressed European astronomers about some of the algorithmic methods used in Indian astronomy?
What was the purpose of the yantramantra or Jantar Mantar observatories built by the Maharaja of Jaipur?
What was the purpose of the yantramantra or Jantar Mantar observatories built by the Maharaja of Jaipur?
What did Indian scientists prioritize in astronomy?
What did Indian scientists prioritize in astronomy?
Who was impressed by the speed and precision of the algorithmic methods used in Indian astronomy?
Who was impressed by the speed and precision of the algorithmic methods used in Indian astronomy?
Which Indian scientist emphasized the importance of presenting proofs (upapattis) as part of the teaching tradition?
Which Indian scientist emphasized the importance of presenting proofs (upapattis) as part of the teaching tradition?
Who interacted with Islamic, European, and Chinese astronomies, leading to enriched interactions?
Who interacted with Islamic, European, and Chinese astronomies, leading to enriched interactions?
