Question 1

Gita teaches --------
A)karma yoga
B)bhakti yoga
C)jnana yoga
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

The Bhagavad Gita teaches all three paths: karma yoga (the path of action), bhakti yoga (the path of devotion), and jnana yoga (the path of knowledge).

Question 2

------- believe in the law of Karma
A)hinduism
B)buddhism
C)jainism
D)all of these

Accepted Answer

All three religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, believe in the law of Karma, which is the principle of cause and effect where a person's actions influence their future.

Question 3

The process of making a choice when there are different desires
A)wish
B)will
C)deliberation
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

According to Buddhism --------- is the means to the cessation of suffering
A)astanga marga
B)karma
C)bhakti
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Astanga Marga, also known as the Noble Eightfold Path, is the means to the cessation of suffering according to Buddhism. It outlines the path towards enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara) by addressing ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom.

Question 5

When the wish is actually carried out , it becomes ----------
A)will
B)desire
C)choice
D)deliberation

Accepted Answer

When a wish is actually carried out, it becomes a "will," as the term "will" can refer to the act of making a decision and acting upon it, which aligns with the fulfillment of a wish.

Question 6

Rights and Duties define the ethical duties of the ---------
A)individual
B)citizen
C)ministers
D)president

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rights and Duties define the ethical duties...

Question 7

Ethical skepticism is the position of ---------
A)hegel
B)hume
C)j s mill
D)carnap

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethical skepticism is the position of ---------
A)hegel
B)hume
C)j...

Question 8

--------- is the normative description of human conduct
A)psychology
B)ethics
C)philosophy
D)sociology

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior, thus it is considered the normative description of human conduct.

Question 9

The subject matter of ethics is ________.
A)Human conduct
B)Ultimate truth
C)Knowledge
D)Reality

Accepted Answer

Ethics is primarily concerned with human conduct, focusing on the principles that govern behaviors and determining what is morally right or wrong.

Question 10

The Greek term from which _________ is derived means 'custom or 'habit'.
A)Morality
B)Psychology
C)Education
D)Ethics

Accepted Answer

The Greek term "ethos" means 'custom' or 'habit', and it is the root of the word "ethics".

Question 11

The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Greek adjective …………
A)ethica
B)mores
C)rectus
D)psych

Accepted Answer

The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Greek adjective 'ethica', which refers to moral philosophy or moral principles.

Question 12

Ethics deals with the "____________ of human beings living in societies."
A)Conduct
B)Duties
C)Rights
D)Desires

Accepted Answer

Ethics primarily concerns the conduct of human beings, focusing on what is considered right or wrong behavior within societies.

Question 13

The term 'Right' is derived from the Latin word rectus, meaning:
A)'Straight' or 'according to rule'
B)Habits or customs
C)Supreme end
D)Ideal in life

Accepted Answer

The term 'Right' is derived from the Latin word rectus, which means 'Straight' or 'according to rule'. This reflects the concept of rights being aligned with certain standards or rules within a legal or moral framework.

Question 14

'First Philosophy' refers to:
A)Aesthetics
B)Metaphysics
C)Epistemology
D)Ethics

Accepted Answer

The answer of 'First Philosophy' refers to:
A)Aesthetics
B)Metaphysics
C)Epistemology
D)Ethics...

Question 15

Which among the following is wrong definition of Ethics?
A)Ethics is the science of customs and habits of men
B)Ethics is the science of character and conduct of animals
C)Ethics is the science of rightness and wrongness of human conduct
D)Ethics is the science of the highest end or purpose of human life.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is primarily concerned with the study of human behavior, focusing on the principles of right and wrong. It does not deal with the character and conduct of animals, which is the subject of ethology or animal behavior studies.

Question 16

Which Ideal is concerned with Ethics?
A)Truth
B)Beauty
C)Good
D)Spirituality

Accepted Answer

The ideal concerned with ethics is "Good." Ethics is a branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior, which directly relates to the notion of what is considered morally good.

Question 17

Which aspect of our conscious life dealt with Ethics
A)Knowing
B)Feeling
C)Willing
D)Dreaming

Accepted Answer

Ethics is primarily concerned with the aspect of "willing," as it involves making choices and decisions about what is right or wrong, which is an exercise of will.

Question 18

Ethics as a normative science deals with the __________ of human conduct.
A)ideas
B)standards
C)betterment
D)emotions

Accepted Answer

Ethics as a normative science is concerned with the standards of human conduct, focusing on what is morally right or wrong, good or bad.

Question 19

Which among the following is the correctstatement
A)Ethics is a Practical Science
B)Ethics is a Positive Science
C)Ethics is an Art
D)Ethics is a Normative Science

Accepted Answer

Ethics is considered a normative science because it deals with the norms or standards of human conduct. It evaluates and prescribes how humans ought to act, rather than merely describing how they do act, distinguishing it from positive sciences that focus on empirical observations.

Question 20

Which among the following is the wrongstatement
A)Ethics is not Positive Science
B)Ethics is not Normative Science
C)Ethics is not a Practical Science
D)Ethics is not an Art

Accepted Answer

Ethics is considered a normative science because it deals with norms or standards of conduct, guiding how individuals ought to act in various situations. It evaluates behaviors based on moral principles, unlike positive sciences, which describe and explain phenomena without making value judgments.

Quiz 2: Exploring the Foundations of Ethics

Gita teaches --------

------- believe in the law of Karma

The process of making a choice when there are different desires

According to Buddhism --------- is the means to the cessation of suffering

When the wish is actually carried out , it becomes ----------

Rights and Duties define the ethical duties of the ---------

Ethical skepticism is the position of ---------

--------- is the normative description of human conduct

The subject matter of ethics is ________.

The Greek term from which _________ is derived means 'custom or 'habit'.

The word 'Ethics' is derived from the Greek adjective …………

Ethics deals with the "____________ of human beings living in societies."

The term 'Right' is derived from the Latin word rectus, meaning:

'First Philosophy' refers to:

Which among the following is wrong definition of Ethics?

Which Ideal is concerned with Ethics?

Which aspect of our conscious life dealt with Ethics

Ethics as a normative science deals with the __________ of human conduct.

Which among the following is the correctstatement

Which among the following is the wrongstatement