Question

Indra is the Indian name of
A) Uranus
B) Saturn
C) Earth
D) Pluto

Answer 1

Hint: All the planets of the solar systems have specific Indian names in the Hindi language. The planets according to the Indian astronomy are considered to affect life on the earth.

Complete step-by-step solution:
We know that there are a total of eight planets which exist in our solar system. These are namely; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Previously, there also existed the ninth planet which was known by its name of Pluto. But since this planet failed to meet all of the three characteristics to be called a planet, it got excluded from the list of the planets of the solar system, leaving behind only eight planets.
According to the Indian astronomy, the planets are the celestial bodies which affect the life of each living organism on the earth. Not only this, but the important properties such as the climate etc. are also believed to be affected by these planets. So there exists a separate nomenclature for the solar system planets according to the Indian astronomy. For instance, mars is named by the name “mangal”, mercury is named “budh”, Jupiter is named “guru” etc.
The planet Uranus, according to the Indian mythology, was considered the god of the sky. Also, the literal meaning of the word “Uranus” is the personification of sky as a god. The god of sky in the Indian mythology is believed to be Lord Indra. So Indra is the Indian name of the planet Uranus.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.


Note
The planets beyond Saturn are not considered as planets in the Indian astronomy. So the planets Neptune and Uranus are not considered as planets in Indian astronomy.