Indian Philosophy and Global Ethics

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Which ancient Indian philosopher argued that the ultimate goal of life is to attain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Adi Shankara

  4. Nagarjuna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught that the goal of life is to achieve nirvana, or liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

The concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, is central to which Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Jainism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Hinduism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa is a fundamental principle in Jainism, which emphasizes non-violence towards all living beings.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of karma, stating that one's actions in this life determine their fate in the next?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Patanjali

  4. Vyasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kapila, the founder of Samkhya philosophy, introduced the concept of karma, which posits that an individual's actions have consequences in their present and future lives.

The idea of dharma, or righteous conduct, is a key concept in which Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma is a central concept in Hinduism, encompassing moral and ethical duties, as well as religious and social obligations.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is an illusion and that the only reality is Brahman, the universal consciousness?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, a prominent philosopher of the Advaita Vedanta school, propounded the idea that the world is an illusion (maya) and that the ultimate reality is Brahman.

The concept of satyagraha, or truth-force, was developed by which Indian leader and philosopher?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi formulated the concept of satyagraha, a nonviolent resistance movement based on truth and non-cooperation.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the goal of life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, through the practice of yoga?

  1. Patanjali

  2. Kapila

  3. Kanada

  4. Vyasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Patanjali, the founder of Yoga philosophy, propounded the eight limbs of yoga as a means to achieve moksha.

The concept of sunyata, or emptiness, is central to which Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Buddhism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sunyata is a fundamental concept in Mahayana Buddhism, referring to the emptiness of inherent existence and the interconnectedness of all phenomena.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is a manifestation of the divine and that the goal of life is to realize one's unity with the divine?

  1. Ramanuja

  2. Adi Shankara

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanuja, a prominent philosopher of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, posited that the world is a real manifestation of Brahman and that the goal of life is to achieve oneness with Brahman.

The concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, is a fundamental principle in which Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Jainism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Hinduism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa is a central tenet of Jainism, emphasizing non-violence towards all living beings and the avoidance of harm.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the goal of life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, through the practice of meditation?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Mahavira

  3. Patanjali

  4. Vyasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, taught that the path to moksha involves following the Noble Eightfold Path, which includes meditation as a central practice.

The concept of karma, or the law of cause and effect, is a fundamental principle in which Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is a central concept in Hinduism, stating that an individual's actions in this life determine their fate in the next.

Which Indian philosopher argued that the world is an illusion and that the only reality is Brahman, the universal consciousness?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara, a prominent philosopher of the Advaita Vedanta school, propounded the idea that the world is an illusion (maya) and that the ultimate reality is Brahman.

The concept of dharma, or righteous conduct, is a key concept in which Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma is a central concept in Hinduism, encompassing moral and ethical duties, as well as religious and social obligations.

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