POTTI SREERAMULU TELUGU UNIVERSITY
M.A. JYOTHISHAM FIRST YEAR ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS - OCTOBER, 2007
PAPER - 1 : History of Astrology
Time : 3 Hrs. Marks : 100
I. Answer any FOUR of the following questions 4 x 15 = 60
Explain the different opinions in Astrology definitions.
2.Explain the importance of "Muhurtha" with the examples.
3.Who are the Pravarthakas (Pioneers) of Astrology and describe about them.
4.According to the "Aryabatta" theory, what are the values for alphabets.
5.Explain "Brihatjataka" in detail.
6.Write about the Predictive Astrology Books authors briefly.
II. Answer any FOUR of the following questions 4 x 10 = 40
1.Write about the Sings-Lords and Bhavas of Western Astrology.
2.Write about the Westerns research in Astrology.
3.Define the Karma theory and indicate the role of Planets.
4.Give the details about the Stars (constellation) and their shapes.
5.Describe the history of the "Solar Family".
6.Describe any TWO of the following
a) Kalyana Varma b) Mantreswara
c) Vaidyanatha d) Venkatesa Daivagna