Indian Philosophy of Politics

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Which ancient Indian text is considered a foundational work in the study of political philosophy?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Arthashastra

  3. Upanishads

  4. Bhagavad Gita


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.

What is the central concept in Kautilya's political philosophy?

  1. Dharma

  2. Artha

  3. Kama

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kautilya's political philosophy is centered around the concept of Artha, which refers to material prosperity, power, and political success.

According to Kautilya, what are the four main pillars of a strong state?

  1. Danda (punishment), Mantri (ministers), Kosha (treasury), and Sena (army)

  2. Brahma (priests), Kshatriya (warriors), Vaishya (merchants), and Shudra (laborers)

  3. Dharma (righteousness), Artha (material prosperity), Kama (pleasure), and Moksha (liberation)

  4. Raja (king), Amatya (ministers), Prakriti (subjects), and Koshtha (treasury)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kautilya believed that a strong state is built on four pillars: Danda (punishment), Mantri (ministers), Kosha (treasury), and Sena (army).

What is the role of the king in Kautilya's political philosophy?

  1. To uphold Dharma and ensure the welfare of the people

  2. To maintain law and order and protect the state from enemies

  3. To collect taxes and administer justice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kautilya believed that the king is responsible for upholding Dharma, ensuring the welfare of the people, maintaining law and order, protecting the state from enemies, and collecting taxes and administering justice.

What is the concept of 'Dharma' in Indian political philosophy?

  1. Moral and ethical principles that govern human conduct

  2. Religious rituals and ceremonies

  3. Social customs and traditions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma in Indian political philosophy encompasses moral and ethical principles that govern human conduct, religious rituals and ceremonies, and social customs and traditions.

Which ancient Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'Sarvodaya' (universal welfare)?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Vinoba Bhave

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vinoba Bhave is known for his theory of Sarvodaya, which emphasizes the importance of universal welfare and social harmony.

What is the central idea behind Mahatma Gandhi's concept of 'Satyagraha'?

  1. Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience

  2. Truth and non-violence

  3. Love and compassion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi's concept of Satyagraha is based on the principles of nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, truth, non-violence, love, and compassion.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'Integral Advaitism'?

  1. Sri Aurobindo

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Vinoba Bhave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sri Aurobindo is known for his theory of Integral Advaitism, which seeks to integrate the spiritual and material aspects of reality.

What is the main focus of Rabindranath Tagore's political philosophy?

  1. Nationalism and self-determination

  2. Social justice and equality

  3. Cultural diversity and harmony

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore's political philosophy encompasses nationalism and self-determination, social justice and equality, and cultural diversity and harmony.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'Anekantavada' (non-absolutism)?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Gautama Buddha

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Sri Aurobindo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, is known for his theory of Anekantavada, which emphasizes the idea that reality is complex and multifaceted, and cannot be fully understood from a single perspective.

What is the central idea behind Gautama Buddha's teachings on politics?

  1. Non-violence and compassion

  2. The importance of ethical conduct

  3. The rejection of material desires

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha's teachings on politics emphasize non-violence, compassion, the importance of ethical conduct, and the rejection of material desires.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'Swaraj' (self-rule)?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Vinoba Bhave

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is known for his theory of Swaraj, which emphasizes the importance of self-rule and self-determination.

What is the main focus of Jiddu Krishnamurti's political philosophy?

  1. Individual freedom and self-realization

  2. Social transformation and world peace

  3. The rejection of all forms of authority

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jiddu Krishnamurti's political philosophy encompasses individual freedom and self-realization, social transformation and world peace, and the rejection of all forms of authority.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family)?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Vinoba Bhave

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore is known for his theory of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which emphasizes the idea that the world is one family and that all human beings are interconnected.

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