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Ancient Indian Philosophy: The Roots of Wisdom

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Which of the following is considered the oldest sacred text in Hinduism?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Rigveda

  4. Manusmriti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas, a collection of ancient Sanskrit hymns and texts.

What is the central concept of the Upanishads?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Karma

  3. Atman-Brahman

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Upanishads explore the relationship between the individual soul (Atman) and the universal soul (Brahman).

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Nanak Dev

  3. Gautama Buddha

  4. Confucius


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, is the founder of Buddhism.

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Mukti


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, a state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Who is considered the founder of Jainism?

  1. Nanak Dev

  2. Mahavira

  3. Gautama Buddha

  4. Confucius


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahavira, born Vardhamana Mahavira, is the founder of Jainism.

What is the central principle of Jainism?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Karma

  3. Reincarnation

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Non-violence (Ahimsa) is the central principle of Jainism, emphasizing compassion and respect for all living beings.

Who is considered the founder of Sikhism?

  1. Nanak Dev

  2. Mahavira

  3. Gautama Buddha

  4. Confucius


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nanak Dev is the founder of Sikhism.

What is the central teaching of Sikhism?

  1. One God

  2. Karma

  3. Reincarnation

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikhism emphasizes the belief in one God, known as Waheguru.

Which of the following is a sacred text in Sikhism?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Upanishads

  4. Manusmriti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred text of Sikhism.

What is the concept of Maya in Hinduism?

  1. Illusion

  2. Reality

  3. Brahman

  4. Atman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya in Hinduism refers to the illusion or veil that conceals the true nature of reality.

What is the concept of Samsara in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Nirvana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

What is the concept of Karma in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Action

  3. Moksha

  4. Nirvana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Karma refers to the actions and their consequences, shaping an individual's destiny in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

What is the concept of Moksha in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Karma

  3. Liberation

  4. Nirvana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, representing liberation from the cycle of Samsara and the attainment of spiritual freedom.

What is the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Karma

  3. Liberation

  4. Enlightenment


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nirvana in Buddhism refers to the state of enlightenment, the ultimate goal of the Buddhist path.

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