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Indian Philosophical Thought in the 20th Century

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Who is considered to be the father of modern Indian philosophy?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is widely regarded as the father of modern Indian philosophy due to his profound contributions to the field.

Which philosopher advocated for the concept of 'Integral Yoga'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sri Aurobindo is known for his philosophy of 'Integral Yoga', which emphasizes the integration of all aspects of human existence.

Who was the first Indian to serve as the President of India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first Indian to hold the position of President of India.

Which philosopher is known for his concept of 'Advaita Vedanta'?

  1. Swami Vivekananda

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  4. Adi Shankara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is renowned for his philosophy of 'Advaita Vedanta', which emphasizes the non-dual nature of reality.

Who is considered to be the 'Prophet of Indian Nationalism'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is often referred to as the 'Prophet of Indian Nationalism' due to his significant role in India's independence movement.

Which philosopher advocated for the concept of 'Sarvodaya'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Vinoba Bhave


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vinoba Bhave is known for his philosophy of 'Sarvodaya', which emphasizes the upliftment of all sections of society.

Who is considered to be the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution' for his significant role in drafting the Indian Constitution.

Which philosopher advocated for the concept of 'Humanism'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. M.N. Roy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M.N. Roy is known for his philosophy of 'Humanism', which emphasizes the inherent value and dignity of human beings.

Who is considered to be the 'Poet of the Indian Renaissance'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is often referred to as the 'Poet of the Indian Renaissance' for his significant contributions to Indian literature and culture.

Which philosopher advocated for the concept of 'Integral Advaitism'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sri Aurobindo is known for his philosophy of 'Integral Advaitism', which combines elements of Advaita Vedanta with Western philosophy.

Who is considered to be the 'Father of Indian Economics'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dadabhai Naoroji is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Economics' for his significant contributions to the field.

Which philosopher advocated for the concept of 'Neo-Vedanta'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Vivekananda Swami


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Swami Vivekananda is known for his philosophy of 'Neo-Vedanta', which reinterprets traditional Vedanta philosophy in a modern context.

Who is considered to be the 'Father of Indian Sociology'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. G.S. Ghurye


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

G.S. Ghurye is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Sociology' for his significant contributions to the field.

Which philosopher advocated for the concept of 'Gandhian Socialism'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  3. Swami Vivekananda

  4. Jayaprakash Narayan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jayaprakash Narayan is known for his philosophy of 'Gandhian Socialism', which combines elements of Gandhian thought with socialist principles.

Who is considered to be the 'Father of Indian Political Science'?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sri Aurobindo

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Political Science' for his significant contributions to the field.

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