The Problem of Meaning in Indian Philosophy

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Which of the following is a central concept in the Nyaya school's theory of meaning?

  1. Anvaya

  2. Vyapti

  3. Abhava

  4. Samanya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anvaya is a key concept in the Nyaya school's theory of meaning, referring to the relation between a word and its meaning.

According to the Mimamsa school, what is the primary function of language?

  1. Communication

  2. Expression

  3. Injunction

  4. Description


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school holds that the primary function of language is to convey injunctions or commands.

In the Advaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between words and their meanings?

  1. Conventional

  2. Natural

  3. Arbitrary

  4. Essential


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta posits that the relationship between words and their meanings is conventional, established by human usage.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding the speaker's intention in determining the meaning of an utterance?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Mimamsa

  3. Advaita Vedanta

  4. Carvaka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school places great emphasis on the speaker's intention as a crucial factor in determining the meaning of an utterance.

What is the central idea behind the theory of 'sphota' in the Sphotavada school?

  1. Words have inherent meaning

  2. Meaning is conveyed through individual sounds

  3. Meaning is revealed through the whole utterance

  4. Meaning is derived from context


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Sphotavada school posits that meaning is revealed through the whole utterance, rather than through individual sounds or words.

Which school of Indian philosophy argues that words have no inherent meaning and derive their meaning from their usage?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Mimamsa

  3. Carvaka

  4. Advaita Vedanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Carvaka school holds that words have no inherent meaning and their meaning is derived solely from their usage.

In the Navya-Nyaya school, what is the term for the relation between a word and its meaning?

  1. Anvaya

  2. Vyapti

  3. Abhava

  4. Samanya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Navya-Nyaya school uses the term 'anvaya' to refer to the relation between a word and its meaning.

According to the Mimamsa school, what is the primary source of knowledge?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony

  4. Scripture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school considers scripture to be the primary source of knowledge.

In the Advaita Vedanta school, what is the ultimate reality?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta posits Brahman as the ultimate reality, the underlying unity of all existence.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the importance of understanding the context in determining the meaning of an utterance?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Mimamsa

  3. Advaita Vedanta

  4. Carvaka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta places great emphasis on understanding the context in which an utterance is made to determine its meaning.

What is the central idea behind the theory of 'apoha' in the Buddhist school of thought?

  1. Words have inherent meaning

  2. Meaning is conveyed through individual sounds

  3. Meaning is revealed through the whole utterance

  4. Meaning is derived from negation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Buddhist school of thought posits that meaning is derived from negation or exclusion.

Which school of Indian philosophy argues that language is a conventional tool used for communication and has no inherent meaning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Mimamsa

  3. Carvaka

  4. Advaita Vedanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Carvaka school holds that language is a conventional tool used for communication and has no inherent meaning.

In the Navya-Nyaya school, what is the term for the relation between a word and its denotation?

  1. Anvaya

  2. Vyapti

  3. Abhava

  4. Samanya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Navya-Nyaya school uses the term 'vyapti' to refer to the relation between a word and its denotation.

According to the Mimamsa school, what is the primary purpose of language?

  1. Communication

  2. Expression

  3. Injunction

  4. Description


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school holds that the primary purpose of language is to convey injunctions or commands.

In the Advaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between words and their meanings?

  1. Conventional

  2. Natural

  3. Arbitrary

  4. Essential


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta posits that the relationship between words and their meanings is conventional, established by human usage.

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