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Time and the Self in Indian Philosophy

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Which of the following is a central concept in Indian philosophy?

  1. The self

  2. Time

  3. Karma

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The self, time, and karma are all central concepts in Indian philosophy.

According to the Upanishads, what is the true nature of the self?

  1. It is a permanent, unchanging entity.

  2. It is a collection of mental and physical states.

  3. It is a reflection of the divine.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the true nature of the self is a reflection of the divine.

What is the relationship between time and the self in Indian philosophy?

  1. Time is an illusion.

  2. Time is a creation of the mind.

  3. Time is a real entity that exists independently of the self.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian philosophy teaches that time is a creation of the mind and that it does not exist independently of the self.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Buddhist understanding of time?

  1. Anicca

  2. Dukkha

  3. Anatta

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anicca, dukkha, and anatta are all key concepts in the Buddhist understanding of time.

What is the goal of the self in Indian philosophy?

  1. To achieve moksha.

  2. To attain nirvana.

  3. To realize the true nature of the self.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of the self in Indian philosophy is to achieve moksha, attain nirvana, and realize the true nature of the self.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Advaita Vedanta understanding of time?

  1. Maya

  2. Brahman

  3. Atman

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is a key concept in the Advaita Vedanta understanding of time.

What is the relationship between the self and the world in Indian philosophy?

  1. The self is separate from the world.

  2. The self is identical to the world.

  3. The self is both separate from and identical to the world.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian philosophy teaches that the self is both separate from and identical to the world.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Nyaya-Vaisheshika understanding of time?

  1. Kala

  2. Dravya

  3. Guna

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kala is a key concept in the Nyaya-Vaisheshika understanding of time.

What is the nature of time in Indian philosophy?

  1. Time is linear.

  2. Time is cyclical.

  3. Time is both linear and cyclical.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian philosophy teaches that time is both linear and cyclical.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Jain understanding of time?

  1. Samaya

  2. Asrava

  3. Bandha

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samaya is a key concept in the Jain understanding of time.

What is the role of time in the process of self-realization in Indian philosophy?

  1. Time is an obstacle to self-realization.

  2. Time is a necessary condition for self-realization.

  3. Time is both an obstacle and a necessary condition for self-realization.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian philosophy teaches that time is both an obstacle and a necessary condition for self-realization.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Mimamsa understanding of time?

  1. Apurva

  2. Dharma

  3. Karma

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Apurva is a key concept in the Mimamsa understanding of time.

What is the relationship between the self and time in Indian philosophy?

  1. The self is independent of time.

  2. The self is dependent on time.

  3. The self is both independent of and dependent on time.

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian philosophy teaches that the self is both independent of and dependent on time.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Vaishnava understanding of time?

  1. Lila

  2. Bhakti

  3. Mukti

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lila is a key concept in the Vaishnava understanding of time.

What is the significance of time in Indian philosophy?

  1. Time is a measure of change.

  2. Time is a measure of decay.

  3. Time is a measure of progress.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian philosophy teaches that time is a measure of change, decay, and progress.

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