Indian Philosophy: Comparative Study

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

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Buddhism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Buddhism is not considered a major school of Indian philosophy, as it originated in India but is not rooted in the Vedic tradition.

The concept of Brahman in Advaita Vedanta is best described as:

  1. The ultimate reality and consciousness

  2. The individual soul or Atman

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The creator of the universe

  5. The path to liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is the ultimate reality and consciousness, the source and essence of all existence.

The central concept of Jainism is:

  1. Ahimsa (non-violence)

  2. Karma and rebirth

  3. Moksha (liberation)

  4. Anekantavada (multiple perspectives)

  5. Right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa, or non-violence, is the central principle of Jainism, emphasizing the respect for all living beings.

The concept of Maya in Advaita Vedanta refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The creator of the universe


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maya, in Advaita Vedanta, is the world of phenomena, the illusion that conceals the true nature of reality.

The concept of Anatman in Buddhism refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The creator of the universe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anatman, in Buddhism, is the doctrine of no-self, the idea that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

The concept of Karma in Indian philosophy refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The law of cause and effect


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Karma, in Indian philosophy, is the law of cause and effect, where actions have consequences that shape future experiences.

The concept of Moksha in Indian philosophy refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The creator of the universe


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moksha, in Indian philosophy, is the path to liberation, the ultimate goal of spiritual practice, where one breaks free from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

The concept of Dharma in Indian philosophy refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The moral and ethical principles


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dharma, in Indian philosophy, refers to the moral and ethical principles that guide individual and social conduct.

The concept of Samsara in Indian philosophy refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Samsara, in Indian philosophy, refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, from which liberation is sought.

The concept of Nirvana in Buddhism refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The state of perfect peace and enlightenment


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Nirvana, in Buddhism, is the state of perfect peace and enlightenment, the ultimate goal of spiritual practice.

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

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Buddhism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Buddhism is not considered a major school of Indian philosophy, as it originated in India but is not rooted in the Vedic tradition.

The concept of Brahman in Advaita Vedanta is best described as:

  1. The ultimate reality and consciousness

  2. The individual soul or Atman

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The creator of the universe

  5. The path to liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is the ultimate reality and consciousness, the source and essence of all existence.

The central concept of Jainism is:

  1. Ahimsa (non-violence)

  2. Karma and rebirth

  3. Moksha (liberation)

  4. Anekantavada (multiple perspectives)

  5. Right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa, or non-violence, is the central principle of Jainism, emphasizing the respect for all living beings.

The concept of Maya in Advaita Vedanta refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The creator of the universe


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maya, in Advaita Vedanta, is the world of phenomena, the illusion that conceals the true nature of reality.

The concept of Anatman in Buddhism refers to:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of phenomena

  4. The path to liberation

  5. The creator of the universe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anatman, in Buddhism, is the doctrine of no-self, the idea that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

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