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Indian Mathematics and Philosophy: A Journey Through Ancient Wisdom

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What is the name of the ancient Indian text that contains mathematical and philosophical ideas?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Samaveda

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest of the four Vedas and contains hymns, prayers, and philosophical ideas.

Which Indian mathematician is known for his work on the concept of zero?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahmagupta was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who developed the concept of zero and gave rules for its use in arithmetic.

What is the name of the mathematical theorem that states that the sum of the squares of the two sides of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse?

  1. Pythagorean theorem

  2. Euler's theorem

  3. Fermat's theorem

  4. Goldbach's conjecture

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem is a fundamental theorem of geometry that has been known since ancient times.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of karma and reincarnation?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Adi Shankara

  4. Ramanuja

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha is the founder of Buddhism and is known for his teachings on karma and reincarnation.

What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of knowledge and wisdom?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya is a philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of knowledge and wisdom and uses logic and reasoning to understand the world.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is a philosopher who is known for his theory of Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the non-duality of the soul and Brahman.

What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of devotion and love?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Jnana

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti is a philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of devotion and love and sees devotion to a personal god as the path to salvation.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is a philosopher who is known for his theory of Dvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the duality of the soul and Brahman.

What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of action and duty?

  1. Karma

  2. Bhakti

  3. Jnana

  4. Yoga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is a philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of action and duty and sees the performance of one's duties as the path to salvation.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is a philosopher who is known for his theory of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the qualified non-duality of the soul and Brahman.

What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of meditation and self-realization?

  1. Yoga

  2. Bhakti

  3. Jnana

  4. Karma

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yoga is a philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of meditation and self-realization and sees the union of the soul with Brahman as the path to salvation.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Suddhadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vallabhacharya is a philosopher who is known for his theory of Suddhadvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the pure non-duality of the soul and Brahman.

What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of knowledge and understanding?

  1. Jnana

  2. Bhakti

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jnana is a philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of knowledge and understanding and sees the acquisition of knowledge as the path to salvation.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Achintya Bheda Abheda?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is a philosopher who is known for his theory of Achintya Bheda Abheda, which emphasizes the simultaneous unity and difference of the soul and Brahman.

What is the name of the philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of love and devotion?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Jnana

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti is a philosophical school that emphasizes the importance of love and devotion and sees devotion to a personal god as the path to salvation.

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