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What topics were covered in the ancient text according to Sama (2008)?
What topics were covered in the ancient text according to Sama (2008)?
- Mean longitudes of the planets; true longitudes of the planets; lunar eclipses
- Risings and settings; conjunctions of the planets with fixed stars; paths of the Sun and Moon (correct)
- Diurnal rotation; syzygies; solar eclipses
- Latitudes of the planets; the moon's crescent; conjunctions of the planets with each other
Siddhanta Shiromani covered topics related to which of the following according to the text?
Siddhanta Shiromani covered topics related to which of the following according to the text?
- Mean longitudes of the planets; true longitudes of the planets; syzygies
- Risings and settings; conjunctions of the planets with each other; paths of the Sun and Moon (correct)
- The configuration of the universe; the spherical Earth; a year of 365 days
- Synodic months; eclipses; celestial latitudes
The earliest traces of mathematical knowledge in the Indian subcontinent appeared during which civilization mentioned in the text?
The earliest traces of mathematical knowledge in the Indian subcontinent appeared during which civilization mentioned in the text?
- Harappan Civilization
- Indus Valley Civilization (correct)
- Maurya Civilization
- Vedic Civilization
Who introduced a number of trigonometric functions, tables, and techniques in his Aryabhatiya according to the text?
Who introduced a number of trigonometric functions, tables, and techniques in his Aryabhatiya according to the text?
Which of the following was NOT a topic covered in the ancient text discussed in the passage?
Which of the following was NOT a topic covered in the ancient text discussed in the passage?
What did Indian astronomers and mathematicians attempt to standardize according to the text?
What did Indian astronomers and mathematicians attempt to standardize according to the text?
Aryabhata introduced which of the following in his work Aryabhatiya?
Aryabhata introduced which of the following in his work Aryabhatiya?
What did Aryabhata NOT introduce in his Aryabhatiya according to the text?
What did Aryabhata NOT introduce in his Aryabhatiya according to the text?
What did Indian astronomers develop theories on according to the text?
What did Indian astronomers develop theories on according to the text?
Which civilization attempted to standardize length measurements by designing a ruler called Mohenjo-daro ruler?
Which civilization attempted to standardize length measurements by designing a ruler called Mohenjo-daro ruler?
