Self and Theodicy in Indian Philosophy

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Which of the following is NOT a central concept in the Upanishads?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Maya

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maya is a concept from Advaita Vedanta, while Atman, Brahman, and Karma are central to the Upanishads.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the primary cause of suffering?

  1. Attachment to desires

  2. Ignorance of the Self

  3. Past karma

  4. Divine punishment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that attachment to desires is the root cause of suffering.

What is the goal of the Self in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. To attain moksha

  2. To merge with Brahman

  3. To realize one's true nature

  4. To become a perfect being


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of the Self in Advaita Vedanta is to merge with Brahman, the Absolute Reality.

Which of the following is NOT a type of suffering mentioned in the Buddhist tradition?

  1. Dukkha

  2. Anicca

  3. Anatta

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anicca (impermanence) and Anatta (non-self) are types of suffering, while Dukkha (suffering) and Samsara (the cycle of birth and rebirth) are not.

What is the central theme of the Nyaya-Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy?

  1. The nature of reality

  2. The problem of evil

  3. The theory of knowledge

  4. The nature of the Self


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya-Vaisheshika school is primarily concerned with the nature of reality and the means of obtaining valid knowledge.

Which of the following is NOT a type of liberation (moksha) in Indian philosophy?

  1. Jivanmukti

  2. Videhamukti

  3. Brahmanirvan

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moksha is a general term for liberation, while Jivanmukti (liberation while living), Videhamukti (liberation after death), and Brahmanirvan (liberation through merging with Brahman) are specific types of liberation.

What is the main argument of the problem of evil in Indian philosophy?

  1. If God is all-powerful, why does evil exist?

  2. If God is all-loving, why does he allow suffering?

  3. If God is just, why do innocent people suffer?

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of evil in Indian philosophy encompasses all of these arguments.

Which of the following is NOT a response to the problem of evil in Indian philosophy?

  1. Theodicy

  2. Karma

  3. Maya

  4. Free will


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maya is a concept from Advaita Vedanta that refers to the illusion of the world, while Theodicy, Karma, and Free will are responses to the problem of evil.

What is the central idea of the concept of Karma in Indian philosophy?

  1. Actions have consequences

  2. One's actions determine their future

  3. The cycle of birth and rebirth is driven by Karma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of Karma encompasses all of these ideas.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Karma in Indian philosophy?

  1. Sanchita Karma

  2. Prarabdha Karma

  3. Kriyamana Karma

  4. Agami Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agami Karma is not a type of Karma in Indian philosophy.

What is the ultimate goal of the Self in Jainism?

  1. To attain moksha

  2. To merge with Brahman

  3. To realize one's true nature

  4. To become a perfect being


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of the Self in Jainism is to attain moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the following is NOT a central concept in the Sikh tradition?

  1. Naam

  2. Guru

  3. Dharma

  4. Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is not a central concept in the Sikh tradition, while Naam (the divine name), Guru (the spiritual teacher), and Dharma (righteousness) are.

What is the central theme of the concept of Maya in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The world is an illusion

  2. The Self is the only reality

  3. Brahman is the ultimate reality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of Maya encompasses all of these ideas.

Which of the following is NOT a type of suffering mentioned in the Jain tradition?

  1. Dukkha

  2. Anicca

  3. Anatta

  4. Asrava


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anicca (impermanence) and Anatta (non-self) are not types of suffering in the Jain tradition, while Dukkha (suffering) and Asrava (influx of karmic particles) are.

What is the central idea of the concept of Dharma in Indian philosophy?

  1. Righteousness

  2. Duty

  3. Morality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of Dharma encompasses all of these ideas.

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