Question 1

The word 'Yoga' means&#10;A)union with the absolute&#10;B)union with matter&#10;C)union with the world&#10;D)union with the body

Accepted Answer

The word 'Yoga' originates from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to unite'. It traditionally refers to the union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit, hence "union with the absolute".

Question 2

Which among the following realities are accepted by Samkhya Darsana&#10;A)a. jiva & ajiva&#10;B)prakriti & purusha&#10;C)pritvi & akasha&#10;D)dravya & guna

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Samkhya Darsana, one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy, fundamentally accepts the dual reality of Prakriti (matter) and Purusha (consciousness).

Question 3

According to Samkhya Darsana, the world is evolved from&#10;A)purusha&#10;B)prakriti&#10;C)samanya&#10;D)visesha

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According to Samkhya philosophy, the world is evolved from Prakriti, which is the primal matter or the material cause of the universe. Prakriti, in conjunction with Purusha (spirit or consciousness), creates the diverse forms in the universe through a process of evolution.

Question 4

Theory of Causation according to Samkhya Darsana is called&#10;A)asatkarya vada&#10;B)satkarya vada&#10;C)pratitya samutpada&#10;D)syad vada

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Samkhya Darsana, one of the six systems of Indian philosophy, advocates the Satkarya Vada, which posits that the effect (karya) is pre-existent in its cause. This theory suggests that creation or manifestation is a process of unfolding or transformation of what already exists in a latent form.

Question 5

Satkarya vada is also known as&#10;A)arambha vada&#10;B)kshanika vada&#10;C)parinama vada&#10;D)anatma vada

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Satkarya vada is also known as Parinama vada, which posits that the effect is a real transformation of the cause.

Question 6

Eight steps of Yoga together known as&#10;A)ashtanga yoga&#10;B)ashtanga marga&#10;C)madhyamika marga&#10;D)arya satya

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Ashtanga Yoga, which translates to "Eight Limb Yoga," refers to the eightfold path of yoga as outlined by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. These steps are a comprehensive guide for personal development and spiritual growth, encompassing ethical standards, physical practices, and meditation.

Question 7

Which one among the following is the first step of Ashtanga Yoga&#10;A)asana&#10;B)pranayama&#10;C)dhyana&#10;D)yama

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The first step of Ashtanga Yoga is Yama, which focuses on ethical standards and sense of integrity, emphasizing behaviors and how we conduct ourselves in life.

Question 8

Which one among the following is the second step of Ashtanga Yoga&#10;A)asana&#10;B)pranayama&#10;C)niyama&#10;D)yama

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The second step of Ashtanga Yoga is Niyama, which refers to the observances or practices of self-training and encompasses purity, contentment, spiritual austerities, study of sacred texts, and surrender to God.

Question 9

Which one among the following is the last step of Ashtanga Yoga&#10;A)dhyana&#10;B)samadhi&#10;C)pranayama&#10;D)dharana

Accepted Answer

Samadhi is the eighth and final step of Ashtanga Yoga, representing a state of meditative consciousness or enlightenment.

Question 10

Which one among the following is an Antaranga Sadhana of Ashtanga Yoga&#10;A)yama&#10;B)samadhi&#10;C)pranayama&#10;D)niyama

Accepted Answer

Samadhi is considered an Antaranga Sadhana (internal practice) in Ashtanga Yoga, focusing on the inner aspects of the mind and meditation, leading towards the ultimate state of concentration and unity with the object of meditation.

Question 11

Which one among the following is not a Bhahiranga Sadhana of Ashtanga Yoga&#10;A)yama&#10;B)samadhi&#10;C)pranayama&#10;D)niyama

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The answer of Which one among the following is not...

Question 12

Pranayama is meant for&#10;A)controlling desire&#10;B)controlling breath&#10;C)controlling angry&#10;D)controlling sense organs

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The answer of Pranayama is meant for&#10;A)controlling desire&#10;B)controlling breath&#10;C)controlling angry&#10;D)controlling...

Question 13

The author of Mimamsa Sutra is&#10;A)gautama&#10;B)vatsyana&#10;C)iswara krishna&#10;D)jaimini

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The answer of The author of Mimamsa Sutra is&#10;A)gautama&#10;B)vatsyana&#10;C)iswara krishna&#10;D)jaimini...

Question 14

Purva Mimamsa investigates&#10;A)mantra&#10;B)brahmana&#10;C)both&#10;D)none

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The answer of Purva Mimamsa investigates&#10;A)mantra&#10;B)brahmana&#10;C)both&#10;D)none...

Question 15

Which one among the following investigates Karma Kanda of Veda&#10;A)uttara mimamsa&#10;B)purva mimamsa&#10;C)samkhya yoga&#10;D)nyaya vaiseshika

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The answer of Which one among the following investigates Karma...

Question 16

Purva Mimamsa is otherwise called&#10;A)jnana mimamsa&#10;B)karma mimamsa&#10;C)raja mimamsa&#10;D)uttara mimamsa

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The answer of Purva Mimamsa is otherwise called&#10;A)jnana mimamsa&#10;B)karma mimamsa&#10;C)raja...

Question 17

Purva Mimamsa accepted ------------ Pramanas&#10;A)3&#10;B)4&#10;C)6&#10;D)1

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The answer of Purva Mimamsa accepted ------------ Pramanas&#10;A)3&#10;B)4&#10;C)6&#10;D)1...

Question 18

Obligatory duties according to Purva mimamsa are called&#10;A)nitya karma&#10;B)naimittika karma&#10;C)kamya karma&#10;D)viswa karma

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The answer of Obligatory duties according to Purva mimamsa are...

Question 19

Uttara Mimamsa is also known as&#10;A)purva mimamsa&#10;B)vedanta&#10;C)advaita vedanta&#10;D)yoga

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The answer of Uttara Mimamsa is also known as&#10;A)purva mimamsa&#10;B)vedanta&#10;C)advaita...

Question 20

Sankaracharya accepted&#10;A)acosmic view of brahman&#10;B)cosmic view of brahman&#10;C)both&#10;D)none

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The answer of Sankaracharya accepted&#10;A)acosmic view of brahman&#10;B)cosmic view of...

Question 21

The power of Illusion is called&#10;A)brahman&#10;B)maya&#10;C)atman&#10;D)iswara

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Question 22

Liberation from bondage is called&#10;A)punya&#10;B)papa&#10;C)moksha&#10;D)jiva

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The answer of Liberation from bondage is called&#10;A)punya&#10;B)papa&#10;C)moksha&#10;D)jiva...

Question 23

Sankaracharya regarded Brahman as&#10;A)saguna brahman&#10;B)nirguna brahman&#10;C)both&#10;D)none

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The answer of Sankaracharya regarded Brahman as&#10;A)saguna brahman&#10;B)nirguna brahman&#10;C)both&#10;D)none...

Question 24

'Avarana Sakti' is the power of&#10;A)brahman&#10;B)jiva&#10;C)karma&#10;D)maya

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The answer of 'Avarana Sakti' is the power of&#10;A)brahman&#10;B)jiva&#10;C)karma&#10;D)maya...

Question 25

'Vikshepa Sakti' is the power of&#10;A)brahman&#10;B)jiva&#10;C)karma&#10;D)maya

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The answer of 'Vikshepa Sakti' is the power of&#10;A)brahman&#10;B)jiva&#10;C)karma&#10;D)maya...

Question 26

Advaita Vedanta investigates ------------ of Veda&#10;A)karma kanda&#10;B)bhakti kanda&#10;C)jnana kanda&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of Advaita Vedanta investigates ------------ of Veda&#10;A)karma kanda&#10;B)bhakti...

Deck 7: Indian Philosophy and Yoga