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The Nyaya-Vaiseshika School of Philosophy: A Brief Overview

Description: The Nyaya-Vaiseshika school of philosophy is one of the six major schools of Indian philosophy. It is known for its emphasis on logic and epistemology, and its systematic approach to the study of reality. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school of philosophy.
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Which of the following is NOT a category of existence according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Substance

  2. Quality

  3. Action

  4. Universality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Universality is not a category of existence according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The other three options are all categories of existence.

What is the primary goal of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school of philosophy?

  1. To achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To develop a system of logic and epistemology

  4. To promote ethical conduct


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school of philosophy is to understand the nature of reality. The other options are all secondary goals.

Which of the following is NOT a method of knowledge according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Analogy is not a method of knowledge according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The other three options are all methods of knowledge.

What is the name of the syllogism that is used in Nyaya-Vaiseshika logic?

  1. The five-membered syllogism

  2. The three-membered syllogism

  3. The two-membered syllogism

  4. The one-membered syllogism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The five-membered syllogism is the syllogism that is used in Nyaya-Vaiseshika logic. It consists of five members: the proposition, the reason, the example, the application, and the conclusion.

What is the name of the theory of atomism that is associated with the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. The atomic theory

  2. The molecular theory

  3. The quantum theory

  4. The string theory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The atomic theory is the theory of atomism that is associated with the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. It states that all matter is composed of atoms.

Which of the following is NOT an atom according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Earth

  2. Water

  3. Fire

  4. Air


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Earth is not an atom according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The other three options are all atoms.

What is the name of the substance that is responsible for the cohesion of matter according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Ether

  2. Air

  3. Fire

  4. Water


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ether is the substance that is responsible for the cohesion of matter according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school.

Which of the following is NOT a quality according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Color

  2. Taste

  3. Smell

  4. Sound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sound is not a quality according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The other three options are all qualities.

What is the name of the action that is responsible for the creation of the universe according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Creation

  2. Preservation

  3. Destruction

  4. Dissolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Creation is the action that is responsible for the creation of the universe according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school.

Which of the following is NOT a category of time according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Past

  2. Present

  3. Future

  4. Eternal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eternal is not a category of time according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The other three options are all categories of time.

What is the name of the theory of liberation that is associated with the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Kaivalya

  4. Samadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the theory of liberation that is associated with the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school.

Which of the following is NOT a condition for liberation according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Knowledge

  2. Detachment

  3. Action

  4. Devotion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Devotion is not a condition for liberation according to the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The other three options are all conditions for liberation.

What is the name of the text that is considered to be the most important text of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. The Nyaya Sutras

  2. The Vaiseshika Sutras

  3. The Nyaya-Vaiseshika Sutras

  4. The Tarka-Sangraha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras are considered to be the most important text of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Udayana

  4. Vachaspati Mishra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school.

Which of the following is NOT a commentator on the Nyaya Sutras?

  1. Udayana

  2. Vachaspati Mishra

  3. Jayanta Bhatta

  4. Abhinavagupta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Abhinavagupta is not a commentator on the Nyaya Sutras. The other three options are all commentators on the Nyaya Sutras.

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