The Philosophy of Perception and Consciousness

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According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary means of acquiring knowledge?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Verbal testimony

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school emphasizes the importance of perception as the primary means of acquiring knowledge, arguing that it provides direct and immediate access to reality.

In the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between the individual self (jiva) and the universal self (Brahman)?

  1. They are separate and distinct entities.

  2. They are identical and non-dual.

  3. They are partially separate and partially identical.

  4. They are interdependent and mutually exclusive.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta teaches that the individual self and the universal self are ultimately identical and non-dual, forming a single, unified reality.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the subjective experience of consciousness?

  1. Chitta

  2. Manas

  3. Buddhi

  4. Ahamkara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chitta is the Sanskrit term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the subjective experience of consciousness, encompassing all mental processes and states.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of illusionism (maya), which posits that the world we perceive is ultimately an illusion?

  1. Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shankara is the Indian philosopher most closely associated with the theory of illusionism (maya), which argues that the world we perceive is ultimately an illusion, a product of our own minds.

In the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, what are the three gunas, or qualities, that make up all of reality?

  1. Sattva, rajas, and tamas

  2. Prakriti, purusha, and buddhi

  3. Atman, Brahman, and maya

  4. Dharma, artha, kama, and moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Samkhya school posits that all of reality is composed of three gunas, or qualities: sattva (purity, goodness), rajas (passion, activity), and tamas (darkness, inertia).

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the individual's sense of self or identity?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Maya

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atman is the Sanskrit term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the individual's sense of self or identity, often translated as 'soul' or 'self'.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of non-dualism (advaita), which emphasizes the unity of all existence?

  1. Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shankara is the Indian philosopher most closely associated with the theory of non-dualism (advaita), which posits that all existence is ultimately one and indivisible.

In the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, what is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice?

  1. Moksha (liberation)

  2. Samadhi (meditative absorption)

  3. Bhakti (devotion)

  4. Jnana (knowledge)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of spiritual practice in the Yoga school is moksha, or liberation, which is the state of freedom from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of qualified non-dualism (vishishtadvaita), which posits that the individual self and the universal self are distinct but inseparable?

  1. Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is the Indian philosopher most closely associated with the theory of qualified non-dualism (vishishtadvaita), which argues that the individual self and the universal self are distinct but inseparable, like a part and a whole.

In the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary focus of inquiry?

  1. The nature of reality

  2. The meaning of the Vedas

  3. The ethics of human conduct

  4. The nature of consciousness


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy is primarily concerned with the interpretation and understanding of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of dvaita (dualism), which posits that the individual self and the universal self are separate and distinct entities?

  1. Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhva is the Indian philosopher most closely associated with the theory of dvaita (dualism), which argues that the individual self and the universal self are separate and distinct entities.

In the Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the term used to refer to the ultimate reality or ground of existence?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the Sanskrit term used in the Vedanta school of Indian philosophy to refer to the ultimate reality or ground of existence, often translated as 'God' or 'the Absolute'.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of bhakti (devotion), which emphasizes the importance of love and devotion to God?

  1. Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is the Indian philosopher most closely associated with the theory of bhakti (devotion), which emphasizes the importance of love and devotion to God as the means to spiritual liberation.

In the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the term used to refer to the logical fallacies or errors in reasoning?

  1. Hetvabhasa

  2. Sadhya

  3. Paksha

  4. Dharana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa is the Sanskrit term used in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy to refer to the logical fallacies or errors in reasoning.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of dvaitadvaita (dualistic non-dualism), which posits that the individual self and the universal self are both distinct and non-distinct?

  1. Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbarka is the Indian philosopher most closely associated with the theory of dvaitadvaita (dualistic non-dualism), which argues that the individual self and the universal self are both distinct and non-distinct, like a wave and the ocean.

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