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The Mimamsa School of Philosophy and its Theory of Ritual

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What is the primary focus of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. The study of the Vedas

  2. The study of the Upanishads

  3. The study of the Bhagavad Gita

  4. The study of the Mahabharata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School of Philosophy is primarily focused on the study of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

What is the central concept of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Brahman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central concept of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy is Dharma, which refers to the moral and ethical duties that individuals must fulfill in order to live a righteous life.

What is the primary goal of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To fulfill one's dharma

  4. To attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy is to fulfill one's dharma, or moral and ethical duties, in order to live a righteous life.

What is the primary method of inquiry used by the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. Meditation

  2. Yoga

  3. Bhakti

  4. Mimamsa

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary method of inquiry used by the Mimamsa School of Philosophy is Mimamsa, which is a method of textual analysis and interpretation.

What is the main focus of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy's theory of ritual?

  1. The correct performance of rituals

  2. The symbolic meaning of rituals

  3. The efficacy of rituals

  4. The relationship between rituals and morality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main focus of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy's theory of ritual is the correct performance of rituals, as prescribed in the Vedas.

According to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, what is the purpose of rituals?

  1. To please the gods

  2. To gain material benefits

  3. To fulfill one's dharma

  4. To achieve moksha

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, the purpose of rituals is to fulfill one's dharma, or moral and ethical duties.

What is the relationship between rituals and morality, according to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. Rituals are a means of fulfilling one's moral obligations

  2. Rituals are a way of expressing one's moral values

  3. Rituals are a way of purifying oneself from moral impurities

  4. Rituals are a way of achieving moral perfection

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, rituals are a means of fulfilling one's moral obligations, as prescribed in the Vedas.

What is the role of the Vedas in the Mimamsa School of Philosophy's theory of ritual?

  1. The Vedas are the source of all knowledge about rituals

  2. The Vedas provide instructions on how to perform rituals correctly

  3. The Vedas explain the symbolic meaning of rituals

  4. The Vedas describe the efficacy of rituals

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, the Vedas provide instructions on how to perform rituals correctly, as prescribed by the gods.

What is the significance of the correct performance of rituals, according to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. It ensures that the gods will be pleased

  2. It leads to the fulfillment of one's dharma

  3. It results in the attainment of material benefits

  4. It purifies the soul from moral impurities

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, the correct performance of rituals leads to the fulfillment of one's dharma, or moral and ethical duties.

What is the relationship between the Mimamsa School of Philosophy and other schools of Indian philosophy?

  1. The Mimamsa School is opposed to all other schools of Indian philosophy

  2. The Mimamsa School is compatible with some other schools of Indian philosophy

  3. The Mimamsa School is a synthesis of all other schools of Indian philosophy

  4. The Mimamsa School is the most important school of Indian philosophy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School of Philosophy is compatible with some other schools of Indian philosophy, such as the Nyaya School and the Vaisheshika School.

What is the legacy of the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. It has had a profound influence on Indian culture and society

  2. It has been studied by scholars all over the world

  3. It has inspired many other schools of Indian philosophy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School of Philosophy has had a profound influence on Indian culture and society, has been studied by scholars all over the world, and has inspired many other schools of Indian philosophy.

Which of the following is not a central concept in the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Brahman

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is not a central concept in the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, which is primarily focused on the fulfillment of one's dharma.

What is the primary source of authority for the Mimamsa School of Philosophy?

  1. The Vedas

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. The Mahabharata

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedas are the primary source of authority for the Mimamsa School of Philosophy, as they are considered to be the revealed word of the gods.

What is the relationship between the Mimamsa School of Philosophy and the other schools of Indian philosophy?

  1. The Mimamsa School is opposed to all other schools of Indian philosophy

  2. The Mimamsa School is compatible with some other schools of Indian philosophy

  3. The Mimamsa School is a synthesis of all other schools of Indian philosophy

  4. The Mimamsa School is the most important school of Indian philosophy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mimamsa School of Philosophy is compatible with some other schools of Indian philosophy, such as the Nyaya School and the Vaisheshika School.

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