Question 1

Jaina theory of Reality is known as
A)anatma vada
B)kshanika vada
C)syad vada
D)anekanda vada

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Jaina theory of Reality is known as
A)theory of probability
B)theory of momentariness
C)theory of multiplicity
D)theory of dependent origination

Accepted Answer

The Jaina theory of reality is known as the theory of multiplicity (Anekantavada), which suggests that truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and that no single point of view is the complete truth.

Question 3

Jaina Epistemology is known as
A)anatma vada
B)kshanika vada
C)syad vada
D)anekanda vada

Accepted Answer

Syad vada is the Jaina epistemology, which means "maybe" or "perhaps". It is a way of expressing uncertainty and acknowledging the limitations of human knowledge.

Question 4

Jaina theory of Knowldege is known as
A)theory of probability
B)theory of momentariness
C)theory of multiplicity
D)theory of dependent origination

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jaina theory of Knowldege is known as
A)theory...

Question 5

The 'Seven Conditional judgements' for knowledge according to Jainism is called
A)saptharshi
B)sapthanga marga
C)saptha bhangi naya
D)saptha arya satya

Accepted Answer

The 'Seven Conditional Judgements' for knowledge according to Jainism is called Saptha Bhangi Naya. This concept is a part of Jain epistemology, which emphasizes the relativity and conditional nature of knowledge and viewpoints.

Question 6

According to 'Anekanda Vada' , Reality has
A)2 aspects
B)5 aspects
C)three aspects
D)many aspects

Accepted Answer

'Anekantavada' is a Jain philosophical concept that suggests reality is complex and has many aspects or dimensions. This principle is used to encourage open-mindedness and acceptance of multiple perspectives.

Question 7

According to Jaina Epistemology, ordinary man gets
A)absolute knowledge
B)relative knowledge
C)both
D)none

Accepted Answer

According to Jaina Epistemology, an ordinary man gets relative knowledge (Syādvāda), which emphasizes the relativity of truth and the multiplicity of viewpoints.

Question 8

The founder of Nyaya system is
A)kanada
B)jaimini
C)gautama
D)madhva

Accepted Answer

Gautama is recognized as the founder of the Nyaya system, one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, which emphasizes logic and epistemology.

Question 9

The author of Nyaya Sutra is
A)kanada
B)jaimini
C)gautama
D)madhva

Accepted Answer

Gautama is credited with authoring the Nyaya Sutra, which lays the foundation for the Nyaya school of Hindu philosophy, focusing on logic and epistemology.

Question 10

The founder of Vaiseshika system is
A)kanada
B)jaimini
C)gautama
D)madhva

Accepted Answer

Kanada is the founder of the Vaiseshika system, one of the six classical schools of Indian philosophy, which focuses on metaphysics and the nature of the universe.

Question 11

The author of Vaiseshika Sutra is
A)kanada
B)jaimini
C)gautama
D)madhva

Accepted Answer

Kanada is the author of the Vaiseshika Sutra, which is a foundational text of the Vaiseshika school of Hindu philosophy.

Question 12

How many pramanas are accepted by Nyaya philosophy
A)3
B)7
C)4
D)8

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which one of the pramanas is not accepted by Nyaya epistemology
A)pratyaksha
B)anumana
C)upamana
D)arthapathi

Accepted Answer

Arthapatti is not accepted by Nyaya epistemology. Nyaya accepts only four pramanas: pratyaksha (perception), anumana (inference), upamana (comparison), and shabda (verbal testimony). Arthapatti (postulation) is recognized by Mimamsa philosophy, not Nyaya.

Question 14

Nyaya gives importance to ------ pramana
A)perception
B)inference
C)verbal testimony
D)comparison

Accepted Answer

Nyaya gives importance to inference (anumana) as a means of valid knowledge (pramana).

Question 15

Vaiseshika accepted ----- Categories
A)10
B)7
C)13
D)6

Accepted Answer

Vaiseshika, an ancient Indian philosophy, accepted seven categories (padārthas) as the foundation of its metaphysical system. These categories are substance (dravya), quality (guna), activity (karma), generality (samanya), particularity (visesha), inherence (samavaya), and non-existence (abhaava).

Question 16

Vaiseshika gives importance to ------ category
A)non-existence
B)generality
C)particularity
D)inherance

Accepted Answer

Vaiseshika, an ancient Indian philosophy, emphasizes 'particularity' (Vishesha) as one of its key categories, focusing on the uniqueness of individual entities.

Question 17

Paramanu vada is the contribution of
A)vaiseshika
B)samkhya
C)yoga
D)purva mimamsa

Accepted Answer

Paramanu vada, the theory of atoms, is a significant contribution of the Vaiseshika school of Hindu philosophy. This school posits that everything in the physical universe can be broken down into paramanus, or indivisible atoms, which combine in various ways to form the diverse forms of matter observed in the natural world.

Question 18

The minutest particle of matter which cannot be further divided is called
A)samavaya
B)paramanu
C)samanya
D)visesha

Accepted Answer

The term "paramanu" refers to the smallest particle of matter that cannot be further divided, according to ancient Indian philosophy, particularly in Jainism and Vaisheshika school of Hindu philosophy.

Question 19

Which one among the following is not an atomic structure
A)earth
B)air
C)ether
D)water

Accepted Answer

Ether is not considered an atomic structure in the traditional sense, as it is a concept from ancient and medieval science and philosophy, not a physical substance made of atoms.

Question 20

Nyaya-Vaiseshika Theory of Causation is called
A)satkarya vada
B)asatkarya vada
C)parinama vada
D)theory of dependent origination

Accepted Answer

Nyaya-Vaiseshika Theory of Causation is known as Asatkarya Vada, which posits that the effect does not pre-exist in the cause and is a new creation.

Quiz 6: Key Concepts in Indian Philosophies

Jaina theory of Reality is known as

Jaina theory of Reality is known as

Jaina Epistemology is known as

Jaina theory of Knowldege is known as

The 'Seven Conditional judgements' for knowledge according to Jainism is called

According to 'Anekanda Vada' , Reality has

According to Jaina Epistemology, ordinary man gets

The founder of Nyaya system is

The author of Nyaya Sutra is

The founder of Vaiseshika system is

The author of Vaiseshika Sutra is

How many pramanas are accepted by Nyaya philosophy

Which one of the pramanas is not accepted by Nyaya epistemology

Nyaya gives importance to ------ pramana

Vaiseshika accepted ----- Categories

Vaiseshika gives importance to ------ category

Paramanu vada is the contribution of

The minutest particle of matter which cannot be further divided is called

Which one among the following is not an atomic structure

Nyaya-Vaiseshika Theory of Causation is called