List of top Questions asked in CUET (PG)- 2026

How many specific 'Aksha-kshetras' (Latitude-related right-angled triangles) are conventionally recognized in Siddhanta Jyotish?
In the context of spherical astronomy and gnomonics, what is the definition of 'Shanku' (Sine of Altitude)?
The 'Dakshinagolarambha' (Beginning of the Southern celestial hemisphere) occurs when the Sun reaches which point?
What is the technical name for the angular difference between the 'Manda-spashta' planet (partially corrected position) and the 'Madhyama' planet (mean position)?
In a right-angled triangle, if the base (Bhuja) is 3 units and the hypotenuse (Karna) is 5 units, what is the value of the perpendicular/altitude (Koti)?
How many Manus (Manvantaras) are contained in exactly one half of a Kalpa (Kalpardhe)?
According to the 'Grahalaghava' text, what is the precise numerical measure of the Sun's daily mean motion (Madhyama Gati)?
At which specific point in the Sun's annual celestial path does the 'Midday of the Devas' (Devanam Dinardham) occur, according to Siddhantic geography?
According to the computational method of 'Grahalaghava' for finding the total day-count (Ahargana), by what specific numerical value (the epoch year) is the current Saka year reduced?
What is the technical term for the difference between a planet's position today and its position tomorrow (i.e., its daily angular velocity)?
To which specific category of astronomical texts does the famous work 'Grahalaghava' by Ganesh Daivajna belong?
According to the classification of time-measures (Manas) in Indian Siddhanta, the 'Prajapatya Mana' is equivalent to which large-scale duration?
Within the framework of the six Vedangas (limbs of the Vedas), Jyotish Shastra is metaphorically identified with which specific organ of the 'Veda Purusha' (the Cosmic Being)?
In the context of the Vedic lunar calendar and ritualistic designations, which specific lunar tithi (day) is referred to by the technical term 'Ekashitaka'?
In the computational process of finding mean planetary positions (Madhyamagraha-anayana), which specific day-count or 'Dyugana' must be calculated first?
Who is recognized as the primordial sage and the author (progenitor) of the 'Vedanga Jyotisha', the oldest extant text on Indian astronomy?
In the ancient tradition of Jyotish Shastra, how many primary branches or 'Skandhas' are recognized for the systematic study of celestial phenomena and their influences?
In the planetary system of Vedic Astrology, which of the following planets (Grahas) are characterized as 'Sarvadā Vakrī' (always retrograde in their motion relative to the zodiac)?
A. Śani (Saturn)
B. Rāhu
C. Sūrya (Sun)
D. Kētu
E. Bhauma (Mars)
In the study of 'Gōla' (Spherical Astronomy), into which two primary 'Gōlas' (Hemispheres) is the celestial sphere divided based on the Sun's declination?
A. Pūrvagōla
B. Paścimagōla
C. Uttaragōla
D. Dakṣiṇagōla
Identify the 'Kēndra' (Angular) houses from the following list of horoscope houses:
A. Dvitiya-bhāva (2nd House)
B. Caturtha-bhāva (4th House)
C. Aṣṭama-bhāva (8th House)
D. Daśama-bhāva (10th House)
E. Lagna (1st House)
Identify the 'Krūra' (Fierce/Cruel) signs from the following list of Zodiac Signs:
A. Mēṣa (Aries)
B. Karka (Cancer)
C. Tulā (Libra)
D. Makara (Capricorn)
E. Kumbha (Aquarius)
Identify the correct 'Ayanas' (Solstitial halves of the year) from the given options as used in Indian Astronomy:
A. Uttarāyana
B. Nārāyaṇa
C. Dakṣiṇāyana
D. Paścimāyana
E. Pūrvāyana
According to the tradition of Jyōtiṣa Śāstra, which are the three 'Skandhas' (primary branches/pillars) of this science?
A. Praśna Skandha
B. Gaṇita Skandha
C. Hōrā Skandha
D. Śakuna Skandha
E. Saṃhitā Skandha
Identify the naturally 'Krūra' (Cruel/Malefic) planets from the following list:
A. Sūrya (Sun)
B. Pūrṇacandra (Full Moon)
C. Guru (Jupiter)
D. Śani (Saturn)
E. Bhauma (Mars)
Identify the 'Sthira' (Fixed/Invariable) Karaṇas from the following list:
A. Śakuni
B. Nāga
C. Bava
D. Bālava
E. Catuṣpāda