Guna: The Quality Category

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of Guna in Vaisheshika philosophy. Gunas are the fundamental qualities that constitute all substances and are responsible for their properties and behavior.
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Which of the following is not a Guna in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Sparsha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sparsha is not a Guna in Vaisheshika philosophy. The four Gunas are Rupa, Rasa, Gandha, and Sabda.

What is the primary function of Rupa Guna?

  1. Color

  2. Taste

  3. Smell

  4. Touch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rupa Guna is responsible for the color of an object.

Which Guna is responsible for the taste of an object?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Sabda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rasa Guna is responsible for the taste of an object.

What is the function of Gandha Guna?

  1. Color

  2. Taste

  3. Smell

  4. Touch


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gandha Guna is responsible for the smell of an object.

Which Guna is responsible for the sound of an object?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Sabda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sabda Guna is responsible for the sound of an object.

How many Gunas are there in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are four Gunas in Vaisheshika philosophy: Rupa, Rasa, Gandha, and Sabda.

Which Guna is associated with the property of touch?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Sparsha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sparsha Guna is associated with the property of touch.

What is the relationship between Gunas and Padarthas?

  1. Gunas are qualities of Padarthas

  2. Padarthas are qualities of Gunas

  3. Gunas and Padarthas are independent entities

  4. Gunas and Padarthas are mutually exclusive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gunas are qualities of Padarthas, which are the fundamental substances of the universe.

Which Guna is responsible for the property of weight?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Paramanu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paramanu is the Guna responsible for the property of weight.

What is the relationship between Gunas and Dravyas?

  1. Gunas are qualities of Dravyas

  2. Dravyas are qualities of Gunas

  3. Gunas and Dravyas are independent entities

  4. Gunas and Dravyas are mutually exclusive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gunas are qualities of Dravyas, which are the fundamental substances of the universe.

Which Guna is responsible for the property of fluidity?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Dravatva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dravatva is the Guna responsible for the property of fluidity.

What is the relationship between Gunas and Karma?

  1. Gunas are qualities of Karma

  2. Karma are qualities of Gunas

  3. Gunas and Karma are independent entities

  4. Gunas and Karma are mutually exclusive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gunas and Karma are independent entities. Gunas are qualities of substances, while Karma are actions.

Which Guna is responsible for the property of hardness?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Karkashya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karkashya is the Guna responsible for the property of hardness.

What is the relationship between Gunas and Kala?

  1. Gunas are qualities of Kala

  2. Kala are qualities of Gunas

  3. Gunas and Kala are independent entities

  4. Gunas and Kala are mutually exclusive


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gunas and Kala are independent entities. Gunas are qualities of substances, while Kala is time.

Which Guna is responsible for the property of softness?

  1. Rupa

  2. Rasa

  3. Gandha

  4. Mriduta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mriduta is the Guna responsible for the property of softness.

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