Question 1

Philosophical knowledge does not aim to satisfying our theoretical interest, but also to&#10;A)realizing god&#10;B)realizing perfect good in life&#10;C)realizing the highest truth in life.&#10;D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Philosophical knowledge aims at realizing the highest truth in life, as it seeks to understand the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the universe.

Question 2

The Jaina theory of epistemology is known as _________Vada.&#10;A)syad&#10;B)anekanta&#10;C)khyati&#10;D)nairatmya

Accepted Answer

The Jaina theory of epistemology is known as Syad-Vada. This theory emphasizes the relativity and conditional expression of truth, suggesting that truth can be expressed from multiple viewpoints.

Question 3

According to Mimamsa, ________ is the most important Pramana.&#10;A)pratyaksa&#10;B)upamana&#10;C)anumana&#10;D)sabda

Accepted Answer

According to Mimamsa philosophy, "sabda" or verbal testimony is considered the most important Pramana (means of knowledge). This is because Mimamsa primarily deals with the interpretation of the Vedas, emphasizing the power of words and the authority of the scriptures.

Question 4

The only pramana accepted by the Carvakas is _________.&#10;A)testimony&#10;B)inference&#10;C)comparison&#10;D)perception

Accepted Answer

The Carvakas, an ancient school of Indian materialism, accept only perception (pratyakṣa) as the valid means of knowledge (pramana). They reject other means such as inference (anumana), comparison (upamana), and testimony (shabda).

Question 5

Anupalabdi as a valid source of knowledge is accepted by __________.&#10;A)kumarila&#10;B)prabhakara&#10;C)gotama&#10;D)kanada

Accepted Answer

Anupalabdi, or non-apprehension, is accepted as a valid source of knowledge by Kumarila, a prominent philosopher in the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy.

Question 6

Mimamsa literally means&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)revered thought&#10;B)knowledge&#10;C)argumentation&#10;D)reasoning

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The answer of Mimamsa literally means&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)revered thought&#10;B)knowledge&#10;C)argumentation&#10;D)reasoning...

Question 7

According to Jainism, _________ is considered as the unlimited and absolute knowledge.&#10;A)manahparyaya&#10;B)kevelajnana&#10;C)aparoksajnana&#10;D)avadhi-jnana

Accepted Answer

Kevalajnana is considered as the unlimited and absolute knowledge in Jainism. It is the perfect and complete knowledge, free from any obstruction, and is attained by the soul after annihilating all karmic matter that obscures true knowledge.

Question 8

Nyaya theory of error is known as _________.&#10;A)viparita-khyati&#10;B)anyata- khyati&#10;C)akhyati&#10;D)anirvacaniya-khyati

Accepted Answer

Nyaya theory of error is known as anyata-khyati, which means 'knowledge of something as other than what it actually is'. This theory posits that error arises from the misapprehension of one thing for another.

Question 9

The Nyaya recognizes only _________ members of a syllogism.&#10;A)five&#10;B)four&#10;C)three&#10;D)six

Accepted Answer

The Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy recognizes five members of a syllogism, which are: proposition (pratijna), reason (hetu), example (udaharana), application (upanaya), and conclusion (nigamana).

Question 10

Nyaya accepts ________number of pramanas or the valid source of knowledge.&#10;A)three&#10;B)six&#10;C)five&#10;D)four

Accepted Answer

Nyaya philosophy accepts four pramanas or valid sources of knowledge: perception (pratyakṣa), inference (anumāna), comparison (upamāna), and testimony (śabda).

Question 11

The knowledge based on the reliable statement of scripture is known as __________.&#10;A)perception&#10;B)inference&#10;C)testimony&#10;D)coparison

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The answer of The knowledge based on the reliable statement...

Question 12

_________ means non-cognition.&#10;A)anumana&#10;B)pratyaksha&#10;C)anupalabdhi&#10;D)all these

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The answer of _________ means non-cognition.&#10;A)anumana&#10;B)pratyaksha&#10;C)anupalabdhi&#10;D)all these...

Question 13

Arthapatti refers to ________.&#10;A)perception&#10;B)inference&#10;C)testimony&#10;D)presumption

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The answer of Arthapatti refers to ________.&#10;A)perception&#10;B)inference&#10;C)testimony&#10;D)presumption...

Question 14

Nyaya maintains the theory of ____________.&#10;A)paratahpramanyavada&#10;B)svatahpramanyavada&#10;C)intrinsic validity of knowledge&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of Nyaya maintains the theory of ____________.&#10;A)paratahpramanyavada&#10;B)svatahpramanyavada&#10;C)intrinsic validity...

Question 15

The Nyaya category of Hetvbhasa refers to __________.&#10;A)instances&#10;B)fallacious reasons&#10;C)purpose&#10;D)none of these

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The answer of The Nyaya category of Hetvbhasa refers to...

Question 16

The epistemological doctrine of the&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; school is that perception (pratyaksa) is the only means of valid knowledge.&#10;A)carvaka&#10;B)budhism&#10;C)jainism&#10;D)nyaya

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The answer of The epistemological doctrine of the&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; school is...

Question 17

The validity even of inference is rejected by&#8230;&#8230;.&#10;A)ch&#228;rv&#228;ka&#10;B)budhism&#10;C)jainism&#10;D)nyaya

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The answer of The validity even of inference is rejected...

Question 18

Vyapti is the nerve of all inference. But the &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. School challenges this universal and invariable relationship of concomitance.&#10;A)carvaka&#10;B)budhism&#10;C)jainism&#10;D)nyaya

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vyapti is the nerve of all inference....

Question 19

The Jainas classify knowledge into&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. and &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)internal and external&#10;B)mediate and immediate&#10;C)mathi and shrutha&#10;D)none of the

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The answer of The Jainas classify knowledge into&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. and &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)internal...

Question 20

In Jainism mediate knowledge again divided into&#10;A)mathi and shrutha&#10;B)manahpary&#228;ya and kevala&#10;C)avadhi and manahpary&#228;ya&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of In Jainism mediate knowledge again divided into&#10;A)mathi...

Question 21

In jainism, immediate knowledge is divided into&#10;A)avadhi, manahpary&#228;ya and kevala&#10;B)mathi and shrutha&#10;C)manahparyaya and kevala&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of In jainism, immediate knowledge is divided into&#10;A)avadhi,...

Question 22

Shruta means knowledge derived from&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)authority&#10;B)perception&#10;C)inference&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of Shruta means knowledge derived from&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#10;A)authority&#10;B)perception&#10;C)inference&#10;D)none of the...

Question 23

Avadhi-jn&#228;na, Manah- paryaya-jn&#228;na and Kevala-jnana, are the three kinds of immediate knowledge which may be called as&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..&#10;A)extra-ordinary perception&#10;B)sensory perceptions&#10;C)immidiate perception&#10;D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Avadhi-jn&#228;na, Manah- paryaya-jn&#228;na and Kevala-jnana, are the...

Question 24

Jainism explains&#8230;&#8230;.. Kinds of wrong knowledge&#10;A)two&#10;B)three&#10;C)four&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of Jainism explains&#8230;&#8230;.. Kinds of wrong knowledge&#10;A)two&#10;B)three&#10;C)four&#10;D)none of...

Question 25

&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.means a standpoint of thought from which we make a statement about a thing.&#10;A)naya&#10;B)shruta&#10;C)kevala&#10;D)none of the above

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The answer of &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.means a standpoint of thought from which...

Deck 1: Philosophical Epistemology and Knowledge in Indian Philosophy