The Cārvāka School of Perception

Description: The Cārvāka School of Perception is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. It is a materialistic school that denies the existence of anything beyond the physical world. Cārvākas believe that the only reality is what can be perceived by the senses, and that there is no such thing as a soul, God, or afterlife.
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What is the central tenet of the Cārvāka School of Perception?

  1. The only reality is what can be perceived by the senses.

  2. There is a soul that survives the death of the body.

  3. God created the universe and everything in it.

  4. The world is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the only reality is what can be perceived by the senses. They deny the existence of anything beyond the physical world, such as a soul, God, or afterlife.

What do Cārvākas believe happens after death?

  1. The soul goes to heaven or hell.

  2. The soul is reincarnated into a new body.

  3. The soul ceases to exist.

  4. The soul merges with the Brahman.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the soul ceases to exist after death. They deny the existence of an afterlife, and believe that death is the end of consciousness.

What is the Cārvāka view of morality?

  1. Morality is based on religious beliefs.

  2. Morality is based on social customs.

  3. Morality is based on personal desires.

  4. Morality is based on reason.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that morality is based on personal desires. They believe that people should do what they want to do, as long as it does not harm others.

What is the Cārvāka view of the Vedas?

  1. The Vedas are the revealed word of God.

  2. The Vedas are a collection of sacred texts.

  3. The Vedas are a collection of myths and legends.

  4. The Vedas are a collection of philosophical teachings.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the Vedas are a collection of myths and legends. They do not believe that the Vedas are the revealed word of God or that they contain any sacred teachings.

What is the Cārvāka view of the caste system?

  1. The caste system is a divine institution.

  2. The caste system is a social construct.

  3. The caste system is a necessary evil.

  4. The caste system is an unjust system.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the caste system is a social construct. They believe that it is not based on any divine or natural order, but rather on social and economic factors.

What is the Cārvāka view of the afterlife?

  1. There is no afterlife.

  2. The afterlife is a place of reward or punishment.

  3. The afterlife is a place of reincarnation.

  4. The afterlife is a place of liberation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that there is no afterlife. They believe that death is the end of consciousness and that there is nothing beyond this life.

What is the Cārvāka view of the soul?

  1. The soul is a spiritual entity.

  2. The soul is a material entity.

  3. The soul is a combination of spiritual and material entities.

  4. The soul does not exist.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the soul does not exist. They believe that consciousness is a product of the brain and that there is no such thing as a separate, immaterial soul.

What is the Cārvāka view of the world?

  1. The world is an illusion.

  2. The world is a creation of God.

  3. The world is a product of natural forces.

  4. The world is a combination of all of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the world is a product of natural forces. They believe that the universe is governed by natural laws and that there is no such thing as a supernatural being who created or controls the world.

What is the Cārvāka view of knowledge?

  1. Knowledge is revealed by God.

  2. Knowledge is acquired through sense perception.

  3. Knowledge is acquired through reason.

  4. Knowledge is acquired through a combination of all of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that knowledge is acquired through sense perception. They believe that the senses are the only reliable source of information about the world and that reason and intuition are unreliable.

What is the Cārvāka view of morality?

  1. Morality is based on religious beliefs.

  2. Morality is based on social customs.

  3. Morality is based on personal desires.

  4. Morality is based on reason.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that morality is based on personal desires. They believe that people should do what they want to do, as long as it does not harm others.

What is the Cārvāka view of the good life?

  1. The good life is a life of pleasure.

  2. The good life is a life of virtue.

  3. The good life is a life of knowledge.

  4. The good life is a life of liberation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the good life is a life of pleasure. They believe that people should enjoy themselves and that there is no point in denying oneself pleasure.

What is the Cārvāka view of the meaning of life?

  1. The meaning of life is to find happiness.

  2. The meaning of life is to fulfill one's dharma.

  3. The meaning of life is to achieve liberation.

  4. The meaning of life is to serve God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the meaning of life is to find happiness. They believe that people should live their lives in a way that brings them the most pleasure and that they should avoid pain and suffering.

What is the Cārvāka view of the nature of reality?

  1. Reality is material.

  2. Reality is spiritual.

  3. Reality is a combination of material and spiritual.

  4. Reality is unknowable.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that reality is material. They believe that the only thing that exists is matter and that there is no such thing as a spiritual realm.

What is the Cārvāka view of the relationship between mind and body?

  1. The mind and body are two separate entities.

  2. The mind and body are one and the same.

  3. The mind is a product of the body.

  4. The body is a product of the mind.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that the mind is a product of the body. They believe that the mind is dependent on the body for its existence and that there is no such thing as a disembodied mind.

What is the Cārvāka view of the relationship between consciousness and matter?

  1. Consciousness is a product of matter.

  2. Matter is a product of consciousness.

  3. Consciousness and matter are two separate entities.

  4. Consciousness and matter are one and the same.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cārvākas believe that consciousness is a product of matter. They believe that consciousness is dependent on the brain for its existence and that there is no such thing as a disembodied consciousness.

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