Indian Philosophy and the Global Food Crisis

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Which ancient Indian text discusses the concept of "ahimsa" or non-violence towards all living beings?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Arthashastra

  4. Rig Veda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads, part of the Vedas, emphasize the principle of ahimsa as a fundamental ethical value.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the primary duty of an individual in the context of food production?

  1. To maximize agricultural output

  2. To ensure equitable distribution of food

  3. To minimize environmental impact

  4. To follow religious rituals related to food


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to sufficient and nutritious food.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the pursuit of material wealth and excessive consumption leads to suffering and ecological destruction?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Sri Aurobindo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi advocated for simple living and sustainable consumption as a means to address social and environmental problems.

What is the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" often associated with Indian philosophy?

  1. The world is a family

  2. All beings are interconnected

  3. Nature is sacred

  4. Material possessions are the ultimate goal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is a Sanskrit phrase that translates to "the world is one family", emphasizing the interconnectedness of all living beings.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the concept of "Swaraj" or self-rule as a means to achieve social and economic justice?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sardar Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi's concept of Swaraj encompassed political independence, economic self-sufficiency, and social equality.

According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary cause of human suffering?

  1. Ignorance

  2. Attachment

  3. Desire

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school posits that ignorance of the true nature of reality is the root cause of human suffering.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the pursuit of knowledge and understanding is the highest goal of human life?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, a prominent Advaita Vedanta philosopher, emphasized the importance of seeking knowledge and realizing the unity of all existence.

What is the concept of "Maya" in Indian philosophy?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The illusion of the world

  3. The cycle of birth and rebirth

  4. The law of karma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maya refers to the illusory nature of the material world, which veils the true reality of Brahman or the Absolute.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the concept of "Satya" or truth as the foundation of ethical conduct?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Sri Aurobindo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi emphasized the importance of truthfulness and integrity as essential virtues for ethical living.

According to the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, what are the three fundamental qualities or "gunas" that govern the universe?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  3. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha

  4. Purusha, Prakriti, Mahat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya school posits that the universe is composed of three gunas: Sattva (balance), Rajas (activity), and Tamas (inertia).

Which Indian philosopher argued that the goal of human life is to achieve liberation or "moksha" from the cycle of birth and rebirth?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, a prominent Advaita Vedanta philosopher, emphasized the importance of seeking liberation from the cycle of samsara through self-realization.

What is the concept of "Dharma" in Indian philosophy?

  1. Moral duty

  2. Religious rituals

  3. Social customs

  4. Material possessions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma refers to the ethical and moral principles that guide individual and social conduct, emphasizing righteousness, justice, and harmony.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the pursuit of material wealth and excessive consumption leads to suffering and ecological destruction?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Rabindranath Tagore

  3. Jiddu Krishnamurti

  4. Sri Aurobindo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi advocated for simple living and sustainable consumption as a means to address social and environmental problems.

What is the concept of "Karma" in Indian philosophy?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The cycle of birth and rebirth

  3. The ultimate reality

  4. The illusion of the world


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma refers to the principle that every action has consequences, both positive and negative, shaping an individual's destiny and future experiences.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the goal of human life is to achieve liberation or "moksha" from the cycle of birth and rebirth?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, a prominent Advaita Vedanta philosopher, emphasized the importance of seeking liberation from the cycle of samsara through self-realization.

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