Indian Philosophy of Death and Dying

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Which of the following is NOT a central concept in the Indian philosophy of death and dying?

  1. Reincarnation

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Atman

  5. Maya


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Maya is a concept in Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy, that refers to the illusion of the world. It is not a central concept in the Indian philosophy of death and dying.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the goal of life?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To fulfill one's dharma

  3. To experience pleasure

  4. To avoid pain

  5. To become wealthy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the concept of karma in Indian philosophy?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The ultimate goal of life

  5. The illusion of the world


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is the law of cause and effect, which states that every action has a corresponding reaction. Good deeds lead to good results, while bad deeds lead to bad results.

What is the concept of dharma in Indian philosophy?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dharma refers to the duties and responsibilities of an individual, which vary according to their caste, gender, and stage of life.

What is the concept of moksha in Indian philosophy?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Which of the following is NOT a type of moksha in Hinduism?

  1. Jivanmukti

  2. Videhamukti

  3. Salokya

  4. Samipya

  5. Sayujya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Salokya is not a type of moksha in Hinduism. It refers to the state of being in the same world as a deity.

What is the concept of jivanmukti in Hinduism?

  1. Liberation while still alive

  2. Liberation after death

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jivanmukti refers to the state of liberation while still alive. It is the highest state of spiritual realization.

What is the concept of videhamukti in Hinduism?

  1. Liberation while still alive

  2. Liberation after death

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Videhamukti refers to the state of liberation after death. It is the final goal of the soul's journey.

What is the concept of samsara in Indian philosophy?

  1. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  2. The ultimate goal of life

  3. The law of cause and effect

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, which is a central concept in Indian philosophy.

What is the concept of nirvana in Buddhism?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal of life in Buddhism, which is the state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

What is the concept of anatta in Buddhism?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The non-self


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Anatta refers to the concept of non-self in Buddhism, which means that there is no permanent, unchanging self.

What is the concept of dukkha in Buddhism?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. Suffering

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dukkha refers to the concept of suffering in Buddhism, which is the first of the Four Noble Truths.

What is the concept of pratitya-samutpada in Buddhism?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. Suffering

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pratitya-samutpada refers to the concept of dependent origination in Buddhism, which is the law of cause and effect.

What is the concept of moksha in Jainism?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. The accumulation of good and bad deeds

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of life in Jainism, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the concept of ahimsa in Jainism?

  1. The ultimate goal of life

  2. The law of cause and effect

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  4. Non-violence

  5. The duties and responsibilities of an individual


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahimsa refers to the concept of non-violence in Jainism, which is one of the most important principles of the religion.

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