Question 1

Karma literally means&#10;A)Joining&#10;B)Duty&#10;C)A deed&#10;D)None of these

Accepted Answer

Karma literally means "a deed" or "an action" in Sanskrit, referring to the concept that each action a person takes will influence their future.

Question 2

The term Svadharma means&#10;A)Duty&#10;B)One's own nature&#10;C)Duties of one's own&#10;D)A Deed

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Svadharma refers to the duties or responsibilities that are specific to an individual based on their own nature, role, or position in life, often in the context of Hindu philosophy.

Question 3

The society was divided into four classes (varnas). They are:&#10;A)Brahmacarya, Grahastya, Vanaprasta and Samnyasa&#10;B)Brahmana, Ksatriya, Vaisya and Sudra&#10;C)Wisdom, Courage ,Temperance and Justice&#10;D)Elders, Children , Men and Women

Accepted Answer

B) Brahmana, Ksatriya, Vaisya, and Sudra are the four classes (varnas) into which society was traditionally divided in Hinduism, each with its own set of duties and responsibilities.

Question 4

Sva?bhava stands for&#10;A)One's own duty&#10;B)Satva,rajas&Tamas&#10;C)One's own nature&#10;D)None of these

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Svabhava refers to one's own inherent nature or essence in various Indian philosophical traditions, indicating the natural, intrinsic or essential characteristics of an individual or thing.

Question 5

The central teaching of the Gita is:&#10;A)Niskamakarma&#10;B)Jnana Yoga&#10;C)Bhakti Yoga&#10;D)Karma

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The central teaching of the Bhagavad Gita is "Niskamakarma," which means performing one's duty without attachment to the results. This concept emphasizes selfless action and is a key philosophical teaching in the Gita.

Question 6

The author of the Gita is:&#10;A)Valmiki&#10;B)Manu&#10;C)Vyasa&#10;D)Bharathan

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The author of the Bhagavad Gita is Vyasa, who is traditionally credited with compiling the epic Mahabharata, of which the Bhagavad Gita is a part.

Question 7

There are three fundamental qualities or gunas which is present in every individual. They are:&#10;A)Sattva, Rajas and Tamas&#10;B)Rupa, Rasa and Gandha&#10;C)Earth, Water and Air&#10;D)Love, Friendship and Goodness

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Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas are the three fundamental qualities or gunas described in various Indian philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, which are believed to be present in every individual. These gunas determine the nature of all created things, including human behavior and consciousness.

Question 8

Whose doctrine is anticipated by the Gita conception of svadharma appropriate to svabhaba.&#10;A)Buddha&#10;B)Bradley&#10;C)Mill&#10;D)Kant

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The answer of Whose doctrine is anticipated by the Gita...

Question 9

The duties of the individuals of the each varna is determined in accordance with:&#10;A)Their birth&#10;B)Guna&#10;C)Their nature&#10;D)strength

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The answer of The duties of the individuals of the...

Question 10

Which is Purushartha:&#10;A)Wealth&#10;B)Truth&#10;C)Beauty&#10;D)God

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Purushartha refers to the four goals of human life in Hindu philosophy, which include Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation). Among the options given, "Wealth" corresponds to Artha, one of the Purusharthas.

Question 11

Which Purusharthahas moral value:&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Moksha

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The answer of Which Purusharthahas moral value:&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Moksha...

Question 12

Which purushartha has Psychological value&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Moksha

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The answer of Which purushartha has Psychological value&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Moksha...

Question 13

_________ satisfies mental and emotional needs&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Mosha

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The answer of _________ satisfies mental and emotional needs&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Mosha...

Question 14

--------- satisfies rational, social and moral needs.&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Mosha

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The answer of --------- satisfies rational, social and moral needs.&#10;A)Artha&#10;B)Kama&#10;C)Dharma&#10;D)Mosha...

Question 15

---------- are protecting people from external aggressions and internal disturbances, chasing the wicked etc.&#10;A)Brahmana&#10;B)Kshatriya&#10;C)Vaisya&#10;D)Sudra

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The answer of ---------- are protecting people from external aggressions...

Question 16

Who should tend cattle, and carry on trade, agriculture, and commerce.&#10;A)Brahmana&#10;B)Kshatriya&#10;C)Vaisya&#10;D)Sudra

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The answer of Who should tend cattle, and carry on...

Question 17

Brahmana should cultivate the virtue:&#10;A)Spiritedness&#10;B)tranquility&#10;C)service&#10;D)crafting

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The answer of Brahmana should cultivate the virtue:&#10;A)Spiritedness&#10;B)tranquility&#10;C)service&#10;D)crafting...

Question 18

The ________ is different vocational groups in accordance with their qualities.&#10;A)Guna&#10;B)caste&#10;C)asrama&#10;D)satva

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The answer of The ________ is different vocational groups in...

Question 19

The duties obligatory on ________ are teaching, performance of ceremonial sacrifice etc.&#10;A)Brahmana&#10;B)Kshatriya&#10;C)Vaisya&#10;D)Sudra

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The answer of The duties obligatory on ________ are teaching,...

Question 20

The five vows of the clergy in Jainism are called:&#10;A)Maha-vrata&#10;B)anu-vrata&#10;C)vrata&#10;D)Asteya

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The answer of The five vows of the clergy in...

Question 21

Not a Jainavrata:&#10;A)Non-injury&#10;B)Non-truthfulness&#10;C)Non-stealing&#10;D)Sex-restraint

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The answer of Not a Jainavrata:&#10;A)Non-injury&#10;B)Non-truthfulness&#10;C)Non-stealing&#10;D)Sex-restraint...

Question 22

The clergy and the laity are organically related and the difference is only of degree and not of kind in:&#10;A)Buddhism&#10;B)Jainism&#10;C)Sikhism&#10;D)Hinduism

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The answer of The clergy and the laity are organically...

Question 23

The five-fold vows (panchasila)&#10;A)Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha&#10;B)Himsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha&#10;C)Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Yoga, Aparigraha&#10;D)Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Grahasta

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The answer of The five-fold vows (panchasila)&#10;A)Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya...

Question 24

Who ought to observe the great vows?&#10;A)Clergy&#10;B)Monks&#10;C)laity&#10;D)Children

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The answer of Who ought to observe the great vows?&#10;A)Clergy&#10;B)Monks&#10;C)laity&#10;D)Children...

Question 25

Jainavratas corresponding the five restraints (yama) of the ----- system.&#10;A)Charvaka&#10;B)Nyaya&#10;C)Yoga&#10;D)Advaita

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The answer of Jainavratas corresponding the five restraints (yama) of...

Deck 8: Exploring the Concepts of Karma, Svadharma, and Purushartha