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The Contribution of Indian Philosophers to Environmental Ethics

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Which ancient Indian philosopher is known for his concept of ahimsa, or non-violence?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Gautama Buddha

  3. Confucius

  4. Lao Tzu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught that all living beings have a right to life and that it is wrong to harm or kill them.

Which Indian philosopher wrote the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred text that discusses the relationship between humans and nature?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vyasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vyasa is traditionally considered to be the author of the Bhagavad Gita, which is part of the epic Mahabharata.

What is the name of the Indian philosophical school that emphasizes the unity of all living beings and the importance of compassion for all creatures?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Jainism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that teaches that all living beings have a soul and that it is wrong to harm or kill any living creature.

Which Indian philosopher argued that humans have a duty to protect the environment because it is a sacred gift from God?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sri Aurobindo

  4. Swami Vivekananda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk and philosopher, taught that humans have a duty to protect the environment because it is a sacred gift from God.

What is the name of the Indian environmental movement that was founded by Baba Amte in the 1970s?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Tehri Dam Protest

  4. Silent Valley Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Narmada Bachao Andolan is a social movement that was founded by Baba Amte in the 1970s to protest the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in India.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the environment is a living entity with its own rights?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sri Aurobindo

  4. Swami Vivekananda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Aurobindo, a Hindu philosopher and yogi, argued that the environment is a living entity with its own rights.

What is the name of the Indian environmental movement that was founded by Medha Patkar in the 1980s?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Tehri Dam Protest

  4. Silent Valley Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Narmada Bachao Andolan is a social movement that was founded by Medha Patkar in the 1980s to protest the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River in India.

Which Indian philosopher argued that humans have a duty to protect the environment because it is the source of all life?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sri Aurobindo

  4. Swami Vivekananda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rabindranath Tagore, a Bengali poet and philosopher, argued that humans have a duty to protect the environment because it is the source of all life.

What is the name of the Indian environmental movement that was founded by Sunderlal Bahuguna in the 1970s?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Tehri Dam Protest

  4. Silent Valley Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chipko Movement is an environmental movement that was founded by Sunderlal Bahuguna in the 1970s to protest the felling of trees in the Himalayas.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the environment is a sacred space that should be protected for future generations?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sri Aurobindo

  4. Swami Vivekananda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement, argued that the environment is a sacred space that should be protected for future generations.

What is the name of the Indian environmental movement that was founded by Vandana Shiva in the 1980s?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Tehri Dam Protest

  4. Silent Valley Movement


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Navdanya is an environmental movement that was founded by Vandana Shiva in the 1980s to promote sustainable agriculture and protect biodiversity.

Which Indian philosopher argued that humans have a duty to protect the environment because it is the home of all living beings?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sri Aurobindo

  4. Swami Vivekananda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk and philosopher, argued that humans have a duty to protect the environment because it is the home of all living beings.

What is the name of the Indian environmental movement that was founded by Anil Agarwal in the 1980s?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Tehri Dam Protest

  4. Silent Valley Movement


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Centre for Science and Environment is an environmental movement that was founded by Anil Agarwal in the 1980s to promote sustainable development and protect the environment.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the environment is a manifestation of the divine and should be treated with respect?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Sri Aurobindo

  4. Swami Vivekananda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Aurobindo, a Hindu philosopher and yogi, argued that the environment is a manifestation of the divine and should be treated with respect.

What is the name of the Indian environmental movement that was founded by Rajendra Singh in the 1990s?

  1. Chipko Movement

  2. Narmada Bachao Andolan

  3. Tehri Dam Protest

  4. Silent Valley Movement


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Tarun Bharat Sangh is an environmental movement that was founded by Rajendra Singh in the 1990s to promote water conservation and sustainable agriculture.

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