List of top Questions asked in CUET (PG)

Assertion (A): Time (Kaala) is identified as both 'Prana' (the life-breath) and 'Murti' (the manifested form) in Jyotish Shastra.
Reason (R): This identification is necessary for its application in gross worldly dealings and practical time-keeping (Sthula-vyavahara).

How many fundamental components (Avayava) or parts does a triangle (Tribhuja) possess in the study of geometry?

What is the total sum of the interior angles of a triangle (Tribhuja) measured in degrees?

What is the technical name given to the difference (elongation) between the longitudes of the Sun and the Moon?

What is the linear diameter (Bimba-vyasa) of the Sun's disk as specified in the Surya Siddhanta?

According to the Surya Siddhanta, what is the measure of the Earth's circumference (Bhuparidhi) in the unit of Yojanas?

During a solar eclipse (Suryagrahana), in which direction does the 'Moksha' (the end of the eclipse/release) occur?

In the context of planetary parallax and eclipse calculations, what is the orientation/direction of the 'Nati' (Parallax in Latitude)?

What is the maximum celestial latitude (Parama-shara) of the Moon as defined in classical Indian astronomical texts?

According to the various Siddhantic schools, the discrepancy or difference between the 'Srishti' (Creation) and the 'Kalpa' (Epoch) is discussed in which context?

What is the total measure of minutes (Kalas) contained in a single zodiac sign (Rashi)?

The parameter 'Drigansha' (Azimuth) is measured on which celestial circle?

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)?

The 'Dakshinagolarambha' (Beginning of the Southern celestial hemisphere) occurs when the Sun reaches which point?

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)?

What is the technical name for the angular difference between the 'Manda-spashta' planet (partially corrected position) and the 'Madhyama' planet (mean position)?

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?

At which specific point in the Sun's annual celestial path does the 'Midday of the Devas' (Devanam Dinardham) occur, according to Siddhantic geography?

How many Manus (Manvantaras) are contained in exactly one half of a Kalpa (Kalpardhe)?

What is the technical term for the difference between a planet's position today and its position tomorrow (i.e., its daily angular velocity)?

According to the 'Grahalaghava' text, what is the precise numerical measure of the Sun's daily mean motion (Madhyama Gati)?

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)?