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The Concept of Purusha

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According to the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, what is the fundamental principle of reality?

  1. Prakriti

  2. Purusha

  3. Atman

  4. Brahman

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, Purusha is the fundamental principle of reality, representing consciousness and subjectivity.

What is the primary characteristic of Purusha?

  1. Activity

  2. Change

  3. Consciousness

  4. Matter

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purusha is characterized by consciousness and subjectivity, while Prakriti is characterized by activity and change.

How many Purushas are there according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. One

  2. Two

  3. Many

  4. Infinite

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samkhya philosophy posits the existence of an infinite number of Purushas, each representing an individual consciousness.

What is the relationship between Purusha and Prakriti?

  1. Purusha is the controller, Prakriti is the controlled

  2. Purusha is the knower, Prakriti is the known

  3. Purusha is the subject, Prakriti is the object

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purusha and Prakriti are two fundamental principles of reality that are interdependent and complementary.

What is the goal of the Samkhya philosophy?

  1. To attain liberation from suffering

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To achieve spiritual enlightenment

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of Samkhya philosophy is to attain liberation from suffering by understanding the nature of reality and achieving spiritual enlightenment.

Which of the following is not a quality of Purusha according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Activity

  2. Consciousness

  3. Change

  4. Eternality

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purusha is characterized by consciousness, eternity, and subjectivity, but not by activity, which is a characteristic of Prakriti.

What is the role of Purusha in the process of creation according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Purusha initiates the process of creation

  2. Purusha provides the consciousness for creation

  3. Purusha is the material cause of creation

  4. Purusha is the efficient cause of creation

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purusha provides the consciousness and subjectivity necessary for the manifestation of Prakriti and the creation of the universe.

How does Purusha experience the world according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Through the senses

  2. Through the mind

  3. Through the intellect

  4. Through the ego

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purusha experiences the world through the mind, which is a product of Prakriti and serves as the interface between Purusha and the material world.

What is the state of Purusha when it is liberated from Prakriti according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. It becomes inactive

  2. It loses its consciousness

  3. It merges with Prakriti

  4. It attains kaivalya

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When Purusha is liberated from Prakriti, it attains kaivalya, a state of isolation, freedom, and pure consciousness.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Purusha according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is active

  4. It is pure consciousness

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purusha is characterized by eternity, unchangeability, and pure consciousness, but not by activity, which is a characteristic of Prakriti.

According to Samkhya philosophy, what is the relationship between Purusha and the gunas?

  1. Purusha is unaffected by the gunas

  2. Purusha is composed of the gunas

  3. Purusha controls the gunas

  4. Purusha is the source of the gunas

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purusha is pure consciousness and is unaffected by the gunas, which are the qualities of Prakriti.

What is the role of Purusha in the process of evolution according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Purusha initiates the process of evolution

  2. Purusha provides the consciousness for evolution

  3. Purusha is the material cause of evolution

  4. Purusha is the efficient cause of evolution

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purusha provides the consciousness and subjectivity necessary for the manifestation of Prakriti and the evolution of the universe.

How does Purusha experience the world according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Through the senses

  2. Through the mind

  3. Through the intellect

  4. Through the ego

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purusha experiences the world through the mind, which is a product of Prakriti and serves as the interface between Purusha and the material world.

What is the state of Purusha when it is liberated from Prakriti according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. It becomes inactive

  2. It loses its consciousness

  3. It merges with Prakriti

  4. It attains kaivalya

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

When Purusha is liberated from Prakriti, it attains kaivalya, a state of isolation, freedom, and pure consciousness.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Purusha according to Samkhya philosophy?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is active

  4. It is pure consciousness

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purusha is characterized by eternity, unchangeability, and pure consciousness, but not by activity, which is a characteristic of Prakriti.

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