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Theories of Causation in Vaisheshika

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of the theories of causation in Vaisheshika, an ancient Indian philosophy.
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Which of the following is not a type of cause in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Samavayi Karana

  2. Asamavayi Karana

  3. Nimitta Karana

  4. Upadana Karana

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Nimitta Karana (efficient cause) is not a type of cause in Vaisheshika philosophy.

What is the primary cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Samavayi Karana

  2. Asamavayi Karana

  3. Upadana Karana

  4. Adhishthana Karana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samavayi Karana (inherent cause) is the primary cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy.

What is the material cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Samavayi Karana

  2. Asamavayi Karana

  3. Upadana Karana

  4. Adhishthana Karana

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Upadana Karana (material cause) is the material cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy.

What is the efficient cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Samavayi Karana

  2. Asamavayi Karana

  3. Upadana Karana

  4. Adhishthana Karana

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Asamavayi Karana (non-inherent cause) is the efficient cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy.

What is the instrumental cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Samavayi Karana

  2. Asamavayi Karana

  3. Upadana Karana

  4. Adhishthana Karana

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Adhishthana Karana (instrumental cause) is the instrumental cause of an effect in Vaisheshika philosophy.

Which of the following is an example of Samavayi Karana?

  1. The threads in a cloth

  2. The potter's wheel in the making of a pot

  3. The fire in the cooking of food

  4. The sculptor's chisel in the carving of a statue

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The threads in a cloth are an example of Samavayi Karana (inherent cause).

Which of the following is an example of Asamavayi Karana?

  1. The potter's wheel in the making of a pot

  2. The fire in the cooking of food

  3. The sculptor's chisel in the carving of a statue

  4. The water in the growth of a plant

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The potter's wheel in the making of a pot is an example of Asamavayi Karana (non-inherent cause).

Which of the following is an example of Upadana Karana?

  1. The clay in the making of a pot

  2. The flour in the making of bread

  3. The wood in the making of a table

  4. The metal in the making of a statue

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The clay in the making of a pot is an example of Upadana Karana (material cause).

Which of the following is an example of Adhishthana Karana?

  1. The potter's wheel in the making of a pot

  2. The fire in the cooking of food

  3. The sculptor's chisel in the carving of a statue

  4. The loom in the weaving of a cloth

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The loom in the weaving of a cloth is an example of Adhishthana Karana (instrumental cause).

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what is the cause of the universe?

  1. God

  2. Prakriti (nature)

  3. Purusha (consciousness)

  4. Time

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, Prakriti (nature) is the cause of the universe.

What is the theory of causation that states that an effect is the product of a combination of causes?

  1. Samyukta Karana

  2. Asamavayi Karana

  3. Upadana Karana

  4. Adhishthana Karana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samyukta Karana is the theory of causation that states that an effect is the product of a combination of causes.

Which of the following is an example of Samyukta Karana?

  1. The making of a pot

  2. The cooking of food

  3. The carving of a statue

  4. The weaving of a cloth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The making of a pot is an example of Samyukta Karana (combination of causes).

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what is the relationship between cause and effect?

  1. Cause and effect are identical.

  2. Cause and effect are different.

  3. Cause and effect are both real.

  4. Cause and effect are both unreal.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, cause and effect are different.

Which of the following is a criticism of the Vaisheshika theory of causation?

  1. The theory is too complex.

  2. The theory is not consistent.

  3. The theory is not supported by evidence.

  4. The theory is not relevant to modern science.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

One criticism of the Vaisheshika theory of causation is that it is not relevant to modern science.

Despite its limitations, what is the significance of the Vaisheshika theory of causation?

  1. It is a comprehensive theory that explains all types of causation.

  2. It is a theory that is based on empirical evidence.

  3. It is a theory that is consistent with modern science.

  4. It is a theory that has influenced many other philosophical theories.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Despite its limitations, the Vaisheshika theory of causation is significant because it has influenced many other philosophical theories.

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