The Different Schools of Indian Philosophy

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the various schools of Indian philosophy. It covers the key concepts, beliefs, and practices of each school, as well as their historical and cultural significance.
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Which of the following is not a major school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Vedanta

  2. Samkhya

  3. Yoga

  4. Confucianism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Confucianism is a Chinese philosophy, not an Indian one.

The central concept of Vedanta is:

  1. The soul

  2. The world

  3. God

  4. The self


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vedanta teaches that the self is the ultimate reality and that the world is an illusion.

The Samkhya school of philosophy posits the existence of two fundamental principles:

  1. Purusha and Prakriti

  2. Atman and Brahman

  3. Yin and Yang

  4. Subject and Object


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purusha is the conscious self, while Prakriti is the material world.

The Yoga school of philosophy emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Meditation

  2. Rituals

  3. Devotion

  4. Scripture study


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yoga teaches that meditation is the path to self-realization.

The Nyaya school of philosophy is known for its focus on:

  1. Logic

  2. Epistemology

  3. Metaphysics

  4. Ethics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is known for its emphasis on logic and epistemology.

The Vaisheshika school of philosophy is known for its theory of:

  1. Atoms

  2. Karma

  3. Reincarnation

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vaisheshika is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is known for its theory of atoms.

The Mimamsa school of philosophy is primarily concerned with:

  1. Rituals

  2. Ethics

  3. Metaphysics

  4. Epistemology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mimamsa is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is primarily concerned with the interpretation of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

The Buddhism school of philosophy emphasizes the importance of:

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Noble Eightfold Path

  3. Nirvana

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion and philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and Nirvana.

The Jainism school of philosophy emphasizes the importance of:

  1. Non-violence

  2. Ahimsa

  3. Anekantavada

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jainism is a religion and philosophy that emphasizes the importance of non-violence, ahimsa, and anekantavada, the principle of multiple perspectives.

The Sikhism school of philosophy emphasizes the importance of:

  1. The Five Ks

  2. Naam Simran

  3. Seva

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sikhism is a monotheistic religion and philosophy that emphasizes the importance of the Five Ks, naam simran, and seva.

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