The Problem of Existence in Indian Philosophy

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What is the central question of the problem of existence in Indian philosophy?

  1. Does the world exist independently of our minds?

  2. What is the nature of reality?

  3. How can we know what is real?

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of existence in Indian philosophy encompasses all of these questions, as they are all related to the nature of reality and our knowledge of it.

Which school of Indian philosophy argues that the world is an illusion?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Advaita Vedanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta, a school of Vedanta philosophy, argues that the world is an illusion (maya) and that the only reality is Brahman, the universal consciousness.

According to the Nyaya school, what are the four categories of existence?

  1. Substance, quality, action, and relation

  2. Time, space, cause, and effect

  3. Being, non-being, becoming, and non-becoming

  4. Consciousness, unconsciousness, knowledge, and ignorance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school of Indian philosophy posits four categories of existence: substance, quality, action, and relation.

What is the concept of 'neti neti' in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The negation of all duality

  2. The affirmation of all existence

  3. The realization of the self as Brahman

  4. The experience of pure consciousness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Neti neti' means 'not this, not this' in Sanskrit. It is a concept in Advaita Vedanta that refers to the negation of all duality, including the distinction between the self and the world.

Which school of Indian philosophy argues that the world is composed of atoms?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Advaita Vedanta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy argues that the world is composed of atoms, which are the smallest indivisible particles of matter.

According to the Samkhya school, what are the three gunas?

  1. Sattva, rajas, and tamas

  2. Prakriti, purusha, and buddhi

  3. Atman, brahman, and maya

  4. Dharma, artha, and kama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya school of Indian philosophy posits three gunas, or qualities: sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (darkness).

What is the concept of 'maya' in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The illusion of the world

  2. The power of Brahman

  3. The individual self

  4. The universal consciousness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Maya' in Advaita Vedanta refers to the illusion of the world, which is seen as a veil that obscures the true nature of reality.

According to the Nyaya school, what is the pramāṇa, or valid means of knowledge?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Comparison

  4. Testimony


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Nyaya school of Indian philosophy recognizes four pramāṇas, or valid means of knowledge: perception, inference, comparison, and testimony.

Which school of Indian philosophy argues that the world is a manifestation of Brahman?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Advaita Vedanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta argues that the world is a manifestation of Brahman, the universal consciousness, and that the individual self is ultimately identical with Brahman.

According to the Samkhya school, what is the relationship between purusha and prakriti?

  1. Purusha is the conscious self, while prakriti is the material world.

  2. Purusha is the material world, while prakriti is the conscious self.

  3. Purusha and prakriti are two aspects of the same reality.

  4. Purusha and prakriti are completely separate entities.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya school of Indian philosophy posits that purusha is the conscious self, while prakriti is the material world.

What is the concept of 'anātman' in Buddhism?

  1. The non-existence of the self

  2. The existence of the self

  3. The impermanence of the self

  4. The suffering of the self


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Anātman' in Buddhism refers to the non-existence of a permanent, unchanging self or soul.

According to the Nyaya school, what is the nature of time?

  1. Time is linear and irreversible.

  2. Time is cyclical and reversible.

  3. Time is an illusion.

  4. Time is a relative concept.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school of Indian philosophy posits that time is linear and irreversible.

Which school of Indian philosophy argues that the world is composed of five elements?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Advaita Vedanta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy argues that the world is composed of five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

According to the Samkhya school, what is the goal of human life?

  1. To achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

  2. To attain union with Brahman.

  3. To experience the highest pleasure.

  4. To fulfill one's dharma.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya school of Indian philosophy posits that the goal of human life is to achieve liberation from the cycle of rebirth (moksha).

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