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PAPER II

Attempt All questions Time 2h 30 min

1. Answer in one sentence any 10 questions (each 2 marks)

a. What is Galaxy?

b. How many planets in our Solar system

c. Which are the grahas in Indian Astrology?

d. Name any three persons who have contributed immensely to the study of

Astronomy in India.

e. Name the latest mission successfully undertaken by India in Astronomy.

What is the name given to precession of Equinoxes in Indian Astrology and what is

the angular progression per year?

g. What is the circumference of earth at its center?

h. What is the time taken by Jupiter (Guru) planet to go around the Sun?

Which is the heaviest planet in our Solar system?

Which is the planet that is closest in size and orbital duration to Earth?

k. Name the houses aspected by Sukra & Kuja in general according to Indian astrology.

Name three aspects in Sayana system?

m. Arrange the following in ascending hierarchical order with regard to size: Planets,

Galaxies, Universe, Stars, Satellites.

n. Arrange in descending hierarchical order: Vighati, Rutu, Samvatsara, Mahayuga,

Kalpa.

o. Why grahas appear to move in reverse, sometimes?

2. Fill in the Blanks: (one mark each)

a. …………….. is largest time unit described in Indian Astronomy.

b. ………….. is not a physical graha

c. Sputa (longitude) of …………….. & …………….. grahas are relevant to find the eclipse

d. A Maha yuga comprises of ……… yugas.

e. ……….. number of group of constellations are recognized for the purpose of Fixed

Zodiac.

………………….. refers to longitudinal difference between Sayana & Niraya systems.

g. The intersection point between celestial sphere and Ecliptic is called ………………

h. …………….. graha is 11 times bigger than earth.

Earth is inclined at an angle of ………………. Degrees to its orbit

There are …………. Rutus & ………….. masas in a samvatsara.

3. Write short notes on any three: (5 marks each)

a. Solar system

b. Retrograde motion

c. Eclipses.

d. 4 cardinal sayana equinoxes

e. Ecliptic & Celestial sphere

4. Select the appropriate choice: Indicate choice number Only in the “Choice” column.

Correct answer carry (+)2 marks each and wrong answers (-) 0.50 (1/2) mark. Max 30

marks

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