Question 1

The meaning of Darsana is&#10;A)sight&#10;B)vision&#10;C)mission&#10;D)inner vision

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inner vision&#10;

Question 2

Indian Philosophy is&#10;A)subjective in nature&#10;B)objective in nature&#10;C)both&#10;D)none

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subjective in nature&#10;

Question 3

Which among the following is not a period of Indian Philosophy&#10;A)vedic period&#10;B)contemporary period&#10;C)post- vedic period&#10;D)period of customs

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The "period of customs" is not recognized as a distinct period in Indian Philosophy. The recognized periods are the Vedic, Post-Vedic, and Contemporary periods.

Question 4

Orthodox Systems are otherwise known as&#10;A)atheistic&#10;B)theistic&#10;C)astika&#10;D)nastika

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Question 5

Heterdox systems are otherwise know as&#10;A)atheistic&#10;B)theistic&#10;C)astika&#10;D)nastika

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Heterodox systems in Indian philosophy are known as "nastika," which refers to schools that do not accept the authority of the Vedas, such as Buddhism and Jainism.

Question 6

------------- is the realization of Divinity in man&#10;A)psychology&#10;B)science&#10;C)religion&#10;D)metaphysics

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Religion often involves the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods. It is through religious practices and beliefs that many people seek and experience the realization of Divinity within themselves, making religion the correct answer.

Question 7

Rita means&#10;A)legal order&#10;B)moral order&#10;C)official order&#10;D)cosmic order

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Rita in ancient Indian texts, particularly in Vedas, refers to the principle of natural order which regulates and coordinates the operation of the universe and everything within it.

Question 8

Which among the following is not accepted by Karma Doctrine&#10;A)karma phala&#10;B)karma samskara&#10;C)rebirth&#10;D)materialism

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The Karma Doctrine, integral to several Eastern religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, accepts the concepts of karma phala (the fruits or results of actions), karma samskara (the impressions left by actions), and rebirth as fundamental principles. However, it does not accept materialism, which is the belief that only physical matter exists and denies the spiritual or immaterial aspects of existence, contrasting with the spiritual and moral dimensions emphasized in the Karma Doctrine.

Question 9

The sum total of Papa and Punya in the life of man constitute&#10;A)ignorance&#10;B)desire&#10;C)karma samskara&#10;D)karma neeti

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Papa (sin) and Punya (virtue) are considered to contribute to a person's karma samskara, which refers to the accumulated impressions and actions that influence one's future births and life circumstances according to Hindu philosophy.

Question 10

The cause of Rebirth according to Indian Philosophy is&#10;A)karmic bondage&#10;B)god&#10;C)knowledge&#10;D)death

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Karmic bondage is considered the cause of rebirth in Indian philosophy, particularly in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It suggests that one's actions in this life determine the quality and form of their next life.

Question 11

The origin of Indian philosophical thought is in&#10;A)systems&#10;B)vedas&#10;C)ithihasas&#10;D)puranas

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Question 12

Vedas are also called as&#10;A)smriti&#10;B)chinda&#10;C)sruthi&#10;D)pravrittis

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Question 13

Which among the following is not a Veda&#10;A)rig&#10;B)sama&#10;C)yajur&#10;D)sankhya

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Question 14

There are ----- Vedas&#10;A)2&#10;B)3&#10;C)4&#10;D)5

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Question 15

The word 'Rik' means&#10;A)verse&#10;B)song&#10;C)prose&#10;D)none of the above

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Question 16

Veda consists of ------------ parts&#10;A)10&#10;B)12&#10;C)4&#10;D)6

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The answer of Veda consists of ------------ parts&#10;A)10&#10;B)12&#10;C)4&#10;D)6...

Question 17

The part which consists of hymns is called&#10;A)mantra&#10;B)brahmana&#10;C)aranyaka&#10;D)upanishad

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Question 18

The part which consists of directions for performing sacrifices is called&#10;A)mantra&#10;B)brahmana&#10;C)aranyaka&#10;D)upanishad

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The answer of The part which consists of directions for...

Question 19

The part which consists of mystic interpretation of Brahmana is called&#10;A)mantra&#10;B)brahmana&#10;C)aranyaka&#10;D)upanishad

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Question 20

The end portion of Veda is called&#10;A)mantra&#10;B)brahmana&#10;C)aranyaka&#10;D)upanishad

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Question 21

Which one of the following is not a Vedanga&#10;A)vyakarana&#10;B)jyothisha&#10;C)jathaka&#10;D)niruktha

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Question 22

The religion which believe in one Ultimate Reality is called&#10;A)polytheism&#10;B)henotheism&#10;C)monotheism&#10;D)monism

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Question 23

The word 'Theism' means&#10;A)belief in caste&#10;B)belief in creed&#10;C)belief in race&#10;D)belief in god

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Question 24

Qualified Monism mentioned about&#10;A)personalistic view of brahman&#10;B)impersonalistic view of brahman&#10;C)both&#10;D)none of the above

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Question 25

Upanishads are also called&#10;A)vedanga&#10;B)vedanta&#10;C)vedabhashya&#10;D)vedasadana

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The answer of Upanishads are also called&#10;A)vedanga&#10;B)vedanta&#10;C)vedabhashya&#10;D)vedasadana...

Deck 1: Exploring Indian Philosophy and Vedic Literature