Vedic Philosophy

Description: Vedic Philosophy Quiz
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Which of the following is the oldest Veda?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Samaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, and is a collection of hymns and prayers.

What is the central concept of the Upanishads?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Samsara

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the central concept of the Upanishads, and is the ultimate reality from which all things originate.

What is the relationship between Brahman and Atman?

  1. Brahman is the creator of Atman

  2. Atman is the manifestation of Brahman

  3. Brahman and Atman are separate entities

  4. Brahman and Atman are identical


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahman and Atman are identical, and the realization of this identity is the goal of spiritual practice.

What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called?

  1. Samsara

  2. Moksha

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and is driven by karma.

What is the goal of spiritual practice in Vedic philosophy?

  1. Moksha

  2. Samsara

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Vedic philosophy, and is the liberation from the cycle of samsara.

What is the law of cause and effect called?

  1. Karma

  2. Dharma

  3. Moksha

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is the law of cause and effect, and states that every action has a reaction.

What is the ethical code of conduct in Vedic philosophy called?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma is the ethical code of conduct in Vedic philosophy, and prescribes the duties and responsibilities of individuals.

Which of the following is not a type of yoga?

  1. Raja Yoga

  2. Bhakti Yoga

  3. Jnana Yoga

  4. Karma Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma Yoga is not a type of yoga, but rather a path to spiritual liberation through selfless action.

Which of the following is not a major Upanishad?

  1. Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

  2. Chandogya Upanishad

  3. Kena Upanishad

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is not a major Upanishad, but rather a philosophical poem that is part of the Mahabharata.

Which of the following is not a Vedic deity?

  1. Indra

  2. Varuna

  3. Mitra

  4. Zeus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zeus is not a Vedic deity, but rather a Greek god.

Which of the following is not a type of meditation in Vedic philosophy?

  1. Raja Yoga meditation

  2. Bhakti Yoga meditation

  3. Jnana Yoga meditation

  4. Vipassana meditation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vipassana meditation is not a type of meditation in Vedic philosophy, but rather a Buddhist meditation technique.

Which of the following is not a concept in Vedic philosophy?

  1. Maya

  2. Lila

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lila is not a concept in Vedic philosophy, but rather a concept in Vaishnavism.

Which of the following is not a type of moksha in Vedic philosophy?

  1. Jivanmukti

  2. Videhamukti

  3. Salokya

  4. Sayujya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Salokya is not a type of moksha in Vedic philosophy, but rather a type of liberation in Vaishnavism.

Which of the following is not a type of karma in Vedic philosophy?

  1. Sanchita karma

  2. Prarabdha karma

  3. Kriyamana karma

  4. Agami karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agami karma is not a type of karma in Vedic philosophy, but rather a concept in Jainism.

Which of the following is not a type of dharma in Vedic philosophy?

  1. Svadharma

  2. Paradharma

  3. Sanatana Dharma

  4. Rta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rta is not a type of dharma in Vedic philosophy, but rather a concept in Zoroastrianism.

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