Question 1

The total number of Vedas is .
A)one
B)two
C)three
D)four

Accepted Answer

The total number of Vedas is four, which are Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. These ancient Indian texts are the foundation of Hinduism.

Question 2

Philosophy is originally a word.
A)english
B)latin
C)greek
D)spanish

Accepted Answer

Philosophy originates from the Greek word "philosophia," which means "love of wisdom."

Question 3

Philosophy deals with of reality.
A)a part
B)the whole
C)the illusion
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Philosophy is concerned with understanding the nature of existence, reality, and the universe as a whole, rather than just a part of it or merely illusions.

Question 4

'Esthetikos' is a word.
A)greek
B)latin
C)french
D)spanish

Accepted Answer

'Esthetikos' is derived from Greek, meaning 'pertaining to sense perception.' It is the root of the term 'aesthetic.'

Question 5

Taoism belongs to the tradition.
A)japanese
B)oriental
C)occidental
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Taoism is an ancient tradition of philosophy and religious belief that is deeply rooted in Chinese customs and worldview, making it part of the broader category of oriental or Eastern traditions.

Question 6

does not belong to Oriental tradition.
A)india
B)china
C)japan
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

The term "Oriental tradition" historically refers to the cultures, traditions, and histories of countries in the Eastern world, primarily in Asia. India, China, and Japan are all considered part of the Oriental tradition, making none of these options correct as an answer to the question of which does not belong.

Question 7

is not a heterodox system.
A)samkhya
B)buddhism
C)lokayata
D)jainism

Accepted Answer

Samkhya is a classical system of Indian philosophy that aligns with orthodox Hindu philosophy, unlike Buddhism, Lokayata, and Jainism, which are considered heterodox for not adhering to the Vedas.

Question 8

implies 'accepting the authority of the Vedas'.
A)heterodox
B)orthodox
C)oriental
D)occidental

Accepted Answer

Orthodox implies adhering to the established or traditional beliefs of a religion, in this context, accepting the authority of the Vedas, which are a large body of religious texts originating in ancient India.

Question 9

According to the law of karma, every karma leads to .
A)moksha
B)phala
C)dharma
D)all these

Accepted Answer

According to the law of karma, every action (karma) leads to a result or outcome (phala). This concept is central to various Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, where it's believed that every action has consequences that affect one's future.

Question 10

The portion of Vedas that deals with rituals is known as .
A)mantras
B)brahmanas
C)aranyakas
D)upanishads

Accepted Answer

The answer of The portion of Vedas that deals with...

Question 11

Polytheism implies as Monism refers to one.
A)two
B)three
C)many
D)all these

Accepted Answer

Polytheism refers to the belief in or worship of many gods, whereas Monism is the belief in the existence of one ultimate substance or principle.

Question 12

Samkhya propounded .
A)dualism
B)monism
C)monotheism
D)polytheism

Accepted Answer

Samkhya is a school of Indian philosophy that propounds a dualistic theory, distinguishing between purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (matter).

Question 13

is an Oriental system.
A)buddhism
B)absolute idealism
C)scholasticism
D)all these

Accepted Answer

Buddhism is an Oriental system, originating in the Indian subcontinent and spreading throughout Asia, embodying a variety of traditions, beliefs, and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Siddhartha Gautama, who is commonly known as the Buddha.

Question 14

'Scire' is the root word of .
A)system
B)epistemology
C)sophia
D)science

Accepted Answer

'Scire' is the Latin word for "to know". Science is the systematic study of the natural world and the knowledge that is gained from this study.

Question 15

Metaphysics is a branch of .
A)physics
B)metaethics
C)philosophy
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, including concepts like being, existence, and the universe. It is not directly related to physics or metaethics, nor is it an unrelated field.

Question 16

Science is not based on .
A)experiment
B)faith
C)observation
D)hypotheses

Accepted Answer

Science is based on empirical evidence and methodologies that include experiments, observations, and hypotheses, rather than on faith or beliefs without evidence.

Question 17

is the inquiry into 'being in general'.
A)ontology
B)physics
C)epistemology
D)ethics

Accepted Answer

Ontology is the branch of philosophy that studies concepts such as existence, being, becoming, and reality. It deals with questions concerning what entities exist or can be said to exist, and how such entities can be grouped, related within a hierarchy, and subdivided according to similarities and differences.

Question 18

is a representative of pluralism.
A)spinoza
B)fitche
C)descartes
D)leibnitz

Accepted Answer

Leibnitz is known for his philosophy that incorporates aspects of pluralism, especially in his metaphysics where he posits the existence of an infinite number of simple substances or monads.

Question 19

is not a positive science.
A)biology
B)sociology
C)ethics
D)anthropology

Accepted Answer

Ethics is not a positive science because it deals with what ought to be rather than what is. It focuses on moral principles and values, rather than empirical observations and experiments.

Question 20

Etymological meaning of the term 'metaphysics' is .
A)after physics
B)before physics
C)of physics
D)other than physics

Accepted Answer

The term 'metaphysics' originates from the Greek words 'meta,' meaning after or beyond, and 'physika,' meaning physics. It was used to refer to the works of Aristotle that came after his works on physics, dealing with what is beyond the physical or natural world.

Quiz 1: Philosophical Concepts and Terminology

The total number of Vedas is .

Philosophy is originally a word.

Philosophy deals with of reality.

'Esthetikos' is a word.

Taoism belongs to the tradition.

does not belong to Oriental tradition.

is not a heterodox system.

implies 'accepting the authority of the Vedas'.

According to the law of karma, every karma leads to .

The portion of Vedas that deals with rituals is known as .

Polytheism implies as Monism refers to one.

Samkhya propounded .

is an Oriental system.

'Scire' is the root word of .

Metaphysics is a branch of .

Science is not based on .

is the inquiry into 'being in general'.

is a representative of pluralism.

is not a positive science.

Etymological meaning of the term 'metaphysics' is .