Question 1

Through --------According to Radhakrishnan , the general principle of life and logic and the basic assumptions of science are all known
A)intuition
B)intellect
C)perception
D)inference

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,the main tool of Intellectual cognition is------
A)synthesis
B)senses
C)analysis
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

According to S. Radhakrishnan, the main tool of Intellectual cognition is synthesis. Synthesis is the process of combining different elements to form a new whole. It is the opposite of analysis, which is the process of breaking down a whole into its constituent parts.

Question 3

According to S. Radhakrishnan -------------is conceived as the Supreme mind
A)mind
B)god
C)self
D)consciousness

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan conceived God as the Supreme mind, integrating philosophical perspectives that align with his interpretation of Hinduism and its emphasis on a universal spirit or consciousness.

Question 4

According to Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, there are - --possible sources of knowledge
A)three
B)four
C)five
D)six

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan identified three possible sources of knowledge: perception, inference, and testimony.

Question 5

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,Synthesis is the main tool of ------
A)intellectual cognition
B)intuition
C)experimentation
D)none of these.

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan emphasized synthesis as a key tool in intellectual cognition, where different ideas and concepts are combined to form a comprehensive understanding.

Question 6

The function of intellect according to Radhakrishnan is
A)analysis
B)synthesis
C)memory
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Radhakrishnan believed that the function of intellect is not just analysis or memory, but synthesis. He emphasized the importance of integrating different pieces of knowledge and experiences to form a coherent understanding of the world.

Question 7

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,Intuition grasped ----
A)the whole as a whole
B)whole as part
C)part as whole
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan believed that intuition grasps "the whole as a whole," emphasizing a direct, immediate understanding and perception of reality that encompasses its entirety without fragmentation.

Question 8

______ is the basic philosophical position of S.Radhakrishnan
A)advaita
B)idealism
C)advaita vedanta and absolute idealism
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan's basic philosophical position combines Advaita Vedanta and Absolute Idealism, reflecting his attempt to reconcile Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.

Question 9

The Absolute is conceived by Radhakrishnan as
A)pure consciousness .pure freedom and infinite possibility
B)pure existence .consciousness. bliss
C)pure thought.reason.emotion
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Radhakrishnan conceives the Absolute as pure consciousness, pure freedom, and infinite possibility, emphasizing the dynamic and creative aspects of the ultimate reality.

Question 10

According to Radhakrishnan the general principles of life and logic and the basic assumptions of sciences are all known through
A)reason
B)intellect
C)spirit
D)mind

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Radhakrishnan the general principles of...

Question 11

Dr. S .Radhakrishnan's birth day is celebrated as
A)fathers day
B)teachers day
C)youth day
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan's birthday, September 5, is celebrated as Teachers' Day in India, in honor of his belief in the importance of teachers and education.

Question 12

Where was S. Radhakrishnan born?
A)tiruttani.
B)mangalore
C)hyderabad
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan was born in Tiruttani, a town in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.

Question 13

The ultimate human destiny according to S. Radhakrishnan is
A)sarvamukti
B)jeevan mukti
C)videha mukti
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan, a prominent Indian philosopher and statesman, believed in the concept of "sarvamukti," which means universal or collective salvation. This concept emphasizes the idea that the ultimate goal or destiny of humanity is to achieve liberation or mukti not just individually but collectively as a whole.

Question 14

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,Sarvamukti means---
A)universal redumption
B)to die
C)to sacrifice all luxury
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Sarvamukti, according to S. Radhakrishnan, means universal redemption, which is a concept that emphasizes the liberation or salvation of all beings.

Question 15

Who was known as the First Philosopher President of India
A)dr. rajendra prasad
B)r.venkittaraman
C)dr. s. radhakrishnan
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was known as the First Philosopher President of India due to his significant contributions to Indian philosophy and his tenure as the second President of India.

Question 16

According to S. Radhakrishnan ------is the state in which one is able to realize one's true nature
A)moksa
B)religious experience
C)freedom
D)bhakti

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to S. Radhakrishnan ------is the state...

Question 17

Who is known as the bridge- builder between the East and the West
A)s.radhakrishnan
B)m.k. gandhi
C)sri aurobindo
D)k.c. bhattacharya

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan is known as the bridge-builder between the East and the West due to his efforts in interpreting Indian philosophy to the Western world and promoting understanding between different cultures.

Question 18

The philosophy of S. Radhakrishnan can be described as
A)monistic idealism
B)idealism
C)monism
D)absolutism

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan's philosophy is best described as monistic idealism, which combines the concepts of monism (the belief in the unity of all things) and idealism (the belief that reality is fundamentally mental or spiritual). He interpreted and presented Indian philosophy in a way that highlighted its monistic and idealistic elements, particularly in the context of Advaita Vedanta.

Question 19

An Idealist View of Life is a famous work of -----
A)sri aurobindo
B)m.k.gandhi
C)dr.s.radhakrishnan
D)tagore

Accepted Answer

"An Idealist View of Life" is a famous work by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, who was an Indian philosopher and statesman. This book is based on the Hibbert Lectures he delivered at the University of Manchester in 1929.

Question 20

According to S. Radhakrishnan , Intuition is otherwise known as -----
A)religious experience
B)empirical experience
C)emotional experience
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

S. Radhakrishnan, a prominent Indian philosopher and statesman, regarded intuition as a form of religious experience. He believed that intuition is a kind of inner spiritual insight that transcends empirical and logical reasoning.

Quiz 9: Philosophical Views and Ideas of S. Radhakrishnan

Through --------According to Radhakrishnan , the general principle of life and logic and the basic assumptions of science are all known

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,the main tool of Intellectual cognition is------

According to S. Radhakrishnan -------------is conceived as the Supreme mind

According to Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, there are - --possible sources of knowledge

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,Synthesis is the main tool of ------

The function of intellect according to Radhakrishnan is

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,Intuition grasped ----

______ is the basic philosophical position of S.Radhakrishnan

The Absolute is conceived by Radhakrishnan as

According to Radhakrishnan the general principles of life and logic and the basic assumptions of sciences are all known through

Dr. S .Radhakrishnan's birth day is celebrated as

Where was S. Radhakrishnan born?

The ultimate human destiny according to S. Radhakrishnan is

According to S. Radhakrishnan ,Sarvamukti means---

Who was known as the First Philosopher President of India

According to S. Radhakrishnan ------is the state in which one is able to realize one's true nature

Who is known as the bridge- builder between the East and the West

The philosophy of S. Radhakrishnan can be described as

An Idealist View of Life is a famous work of -----

According to S. Radhakrishnan , Intuition is otherwise known as -----