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Indian Philosophy: Schools of Thought

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Which of the following is not a major school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Vedanta

  5. Buddhism

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Buddhism is not a school of Indian philosophy, but rather a religion and spiritual tradition.

The Nyaya school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Aesthetics and art theory

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school is known for its focus on logic and epistemology, which are the study of reasoning and knowledge.

The Vaisheshika school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Aesthetics and art theory

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school is known for its focus on metaphysics and ontology, which are the study of reality and existence.

The Mimamsa school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Hermeneutics and interpretation

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school is known for its focus on hermeneutics and interpretation, which are the study of understanding and explaining texts.

The Vedanta school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Theology and religious philosophy

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Vedanta school is known for its focus on theology and religious philosophy, which are the study of God, the soul, and the relationship between them.

The Samkhya school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Psychology and consciousness

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Samkhya school is known for its focus on psychology and consciousness, which are the study of the mind and its workings.

The Yoga school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Meditation and spiritual practices

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Yoga school is known for its focus on meditation and spiritual practices, which are aimed at achieving a state of liberation or enlightenment.

The Charvaka school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Materialism and hedonism

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Charvaka school is known for its focus on materialism and hedonism, which are the belief that the only reality is the material world and that the highest good is pleasure.

The Jaina school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Non-violence and ahimsa

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Jaina school is known for its focus on non-violence and ahimsa, which are the belief that all living beings should be treated with compassion and respect.

The Sikh school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. Monotheism and devotion

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Sikh school is known for its focus on monotheism and devotion, which are the belief in one God and the importance of loving and serving God.

The Buddhist school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Logic and epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and ontology

  3. Ethics and moral philosophy

  4. Social and political philosophy

  5. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Buddhist school is known for its focus on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which are the teachings on the nature of suffering and the path to liberation from suffering.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Nyaya school of philosophy?

  1. The law of karma

  2. The concept of moksha

  3. The theory of atomism

  4. The idea of non-violence

  5. The doctrine of monotheism

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya school is known for its theory of atomism, which states that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. The law of karma

  2. The concept of moksha

  3. The theory of atomism

  4. The idea of non-violence

  5. The doctrine of monotheism

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school is also known for its theory of atomism, which is similar to the theory of atomism in the Nyaya school.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Mimamsa school of philosophy?

  1. The law of karma

  2. The concept of moksha

  3. The theory of atomism

  4. The idea of non-violence

  5. The doctrine of monotheism

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school is known for its doctrine of monotheism, which states that there is only one God who is the creator and sustainer of the universe.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Vedanta school of philosophy?

  1. The law of karma

  2. The concept of moksha

  3. The theory of atomism

  4. The idea of non-violence

  5. The doctrine of monotheism

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vedanta school is known for its concept of moksha, which is the state of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

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