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The Concept of Prameya: Objects of Knowledge

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According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what are the six categories of Prameya?

  1. Substance, Quality, Action, Generality, Particularity, and Inherence

  2. Substance, Quality, Action, Relation, Time, and Space

  3. Substance, Quality, Action, Number, Quantity, and Separation

  4. Substance, Quality, Action, Unity, Diversity, and Negation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The six categories of Prameya in Vaisheshika philosophy are substance, quality, action, generality, particularity, and inherence.

What is the primary characteristic of a substance (dravya) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. It is capable of independent existence.

  2. It is capable of undergoing change.

  3. It is capable of causing an effect.

  4. It is capable of being perceived.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary characteristic of a substance in Vaisheshika philosophy is that it is capable of independent existence.

What are the three types of qualities (guna) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Color, Taste, and Smell

  3. Heat, Cold, and Lightness

  4. Number, Quantity, and Separation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three types of qualities in Vaisheshika philosophy are sattva, rajas, and tamas.

What is the difference between a substance and a quality in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. A substance is independent, while a quality is dependent.

  2. A substance is permanent, while a quality is impermanent.

  3. A substance is universal, while a quality is particular.

  4. A substance is knowable, while a quality is unknowable.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The difference between a substance and a quality in Vaisheshika philosophy is that a substance is independent, while a quality is dependent.

What is the role of action (kriya) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. It is the cause of change.

  2. It is the result of change.

  3. It is the means of change.

  4. It is the object of change.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of action in Vaisheshika philosophy is that it is the cause of change.

What are the two types of generality (samanya) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Genus and species

  2. Universal and particular

  3. Essential and accidental

  4. Positive and negative

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The two types of generality in Vaisheshika philosophy are genus and species.

What is the difference between generality and particularity (vishesha) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Generality is universal, while particularity is individual.

  2. Generality is knowable, while particularity is unknowable.

  3. Generality is permanent, while particularity is impermanent.

  4. Generality is independent, while particularity is dependent.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The difference between generality and particularity in Vaisheshika philosophy is that generality is universal, while particularity is individual.

What is the role of inherence (samavaya) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. It is the relation between a substance and its qualities.

  2. It is the relation between a substance and its actions.

  3. It is the relation between a quality and its particularity.

  4. It is the relation between a generality and its species.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of inherence in Vaisheshika philosophy is that it is the relation between a substance and its qualities.

What are the three sources of knowledge (pramana) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Perception, inference, and testimony

  2. Perception, memory, and imagination

  3. Perception, conception, and judgment

  4. Perception, intuition, and revelation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three sources of knowledge in Vaisheshika philosophy are perception, inference, and testimony.

What is the primary source of knowledge in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony

  4. Intuition

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary source of knowledge in Vaisheshika philosophy is perception.

What are the two types of perception (pratyaksha) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Direct and indirect

  2. Sensory and mental

  3. External and internal

  4. Valid and invalid

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The two types of perception in Vaisheshika philosophy are sensory and mental.

What is the difference between sensory perception (indriyapratyaksha) and mental perception (manasapratyaksha) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Sensory perception is direct, while mental perception is indirect.

  2. Sensory perception is external, while mental perception is internal.

  3. Sensory perception is valid, while mental perception is invalid.

  4. Sensory perception is dependent on the senses, while mental perception is independent of the senses.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The difference between sensory perception and mental perception in Vaisheshika philosophy is that sensory perception is dependent on the senses, while mental perception is independent of the senses.

What is the role of inference (anumana) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. It is used to establish the existence of objects that cannot be directly perceived.

  2. It is used to explain the causes of events.

  3. It is used to derive new knowledge from existing knowledge.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of inference in Vaisheshika philosophy is to establish the existence of objects that cannot be directly perceived, to explain the causes of events, and to derive new knowledge from existing knowledge.

What are the three types of inference in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Deductive, inductive, and abductive

  2. Categorical, hypothetical, and disjunctive

  3. Affirmative, negative, and universal

  4. Valid, invalid, and sound

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three types of inference in Vaisheshika philosophy are categorical, hypothetical, and disjunctive.

What is the role of testimony (shabda) in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. It is used to establish the existence of objects that cannot be directly perceived or inferred.

  2. It is used to explain the causes of events that cannot be directly perceived or inferred.

  3. It is used to derive new knowledge that cannot be directly perceived or inferred.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of testimony in Vaisheshika philosophy is to establish the existence of objects that cannot be directly perceived or inferred, to explain the causes of events that cannot be directly perceived or inferred, and to derive new knowledge that cannot be directly perceived or inferred.

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