The History of Indian Philosophy of Science

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the history of Indian philosophy of science. It covers various aspects, including the contributions of ancient Indian philosophers, the development of scientific thought in India, and the influence of Indian philosophy on modern science.
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Which ancient Indian philosopher is considered the father of Indian logic?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Charvaka

  3. Kapila

  4. Kanada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanada is known as the father of Indian logic for his contributions to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, which emphasized the importance of logical reasoning and syllogism.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that discusses the concept of atoms and molecules?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Nyaya Sutras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras, written by Akshapada Gautama, is an important text in Indian philosophy that discusses the concept of atoms and molecules, known as 'paramanu' and 'anu' respectively.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of sun-centered solar system?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata, in his work 'Aryabhatiya', proposed the theory of sun-centered solar system, which was later adopted by Copernicus in the West.

What is the name of the ancient Indian astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II?

  1. Jantar Mantar

  2. Rashtrapati Bhavan

  3. Red Fort

  4. Qutub Minar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jantar Mantar is a collection of astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in various cities across India, including Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Varanasi.

Which Indian mathematician developed the Fibonacci sequence?

  1. Pingala

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Aryabhata

  4. Brahmagupta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pingala, an ancient Indian mathematician, is credited with developing the Fibonacci sequence, which is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.

What is the name of the ancient Indian medical text that discusses various diseases and their treatments?

  1. Charaka Samhita

  2. Susruta Samhita

  3. Brihat Samhita

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charaka Samhita is an ancient Indian medical text attributed to Charaka, which discusses various diseases, their symptoms, and their treatments.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the concept of 'sunyata' or emptiness?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Vasubandhu

  3. Asanga

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nagarjuna, a renowned Buddhist philosopher, is known for his concept of 'sunyata' or emptiness, which emphasizes the ultimate nature of reality as void of inherent existence.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that discusses the concept of 'karma' and 'samsara'?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Rigveda

  4. Dhammapada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhagavad Gita, a part of the epic Mahabharata, discusses the concepts of 'karma' (action) and 'samsara' (cycle of birth and rebirth) in the context of spiritual liberation.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'anekantavada' or multiple perspectives?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Gautama Buddha

  3. Kapila

  4. Jina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, is known for his theory of 'anekantavada', which emphasizes the existence of multiple perspectives and the relativity of truth.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that discusses the concept of 'moksha' or liberation?

  1. Upanishads

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Dhammapada

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads, a collection of ancient Indian texts, discuss the concept of 'moksha' or liberation, which is the ultimate goal of spiritual pursuit.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'maya' or illusion?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, a renowned philosopher of the Advaita Vedanta school, is known for his theory of 'maya' or illusion, which states that the world we perceive is not ultimately real.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that discusses the concept of 'ahimsa' or non-violence?

  1. Mahabharata

  2. Ramayana

  3. Dhammapada

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Dhammapada, a collection of Buddhist teachings, emphasizes the importance of 'ahimsa' or non-violence as a fundamental ethical principle.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'satkaryavada' or the pre-existence of effects in causes?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Charvaka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila, the founder of the Samkhya school of philosophy, is known for his theory of 'satkaryavada', which states that the effect pre-exists in the cause in a subtle form.

What is the name of the ancient Indian text that discusses the concept of 'gunas' or qualities?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Samkhya Karika

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Samkhya Karika, a text by Ishvara Krishna, discusses the concept of 'gunas' or qualities, which are considered to be the fundamental building blocks of the universe.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of 'navya-nyaya' or new logic?

  1. Gangesha Upadhyaya

  2. Vasubandhu

  3. Asanga

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangesha Upadhyaya, a renowned philosopher of the Navya-Nyaya school, is known for his contributions to Indian logic and epistemology.

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