Time and Reality in Indian Philosophy

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Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'maya' or illusion, viewing the world as a transient and deceptive manifestation?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Advaita Vedanta

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta, propounded by Adi Shankara, posits that the world we perceive is an illusion, and the ultimate reality is Brahman, the singular, unified consciousness.

In Nyaya-Vaisheshika philosophy, what is the term for the fundamental building blocks of reality?

  1. Anus

  2. Paramas

  3. Dravyas

  4. Gunas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Nyaya-Vaisheshika, 'Anus' are considered the indivisible and indestructible particles that constitute all physical objects.

Which school of Indian philosophy posits that time is a real and independent entity, distinct from the mind and matter?

  1. Samkhya

  2. Yoga

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Nyaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nyaya philosophy, founded by Gautama, asserts that time is an objective reality, existing independently of the observer and the observed.

In Advaita Vedanta, what is the term for the state of consciousness in which the individual soul realizes its unity with Brahman?

  1. Samadhi

  2. Moksha

  3. Nirvana

  4. Kaivalya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Moksha, in Advaita Vedanta, refers to the state of liberation and freedom from the cycle of rebirth, achieved through the realization of the identity of the individual soul with Brahman.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'karma' and 'samsara', the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

  1. Mimamsa

  2. Nyaya

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samkhya philosophy, propounded by Kapila, posits that the universe consists of two fundamental principles: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). It emphasizes the concept of karma and the cycle of rebirth.

In Nyaya philosophy, what is the term for the logical fallacy of mistaking a part for the whole?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetvabhasa

  3. Anumana

  4. Upadana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa, in Nyaya, refers to a logical fallacy in which a part of a statement is mistaken for the whole, leading to an erroneous conclusion.

Which school of Indian philosophy posits that the universe is composed of five fundamental elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vaisheshika philosophy, founded by Kanada, proposes that the universe is made up of five basic elements, known as 'Pancha Mahabhutas': earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

In Advaita Vedanta, what is the term for the non-dualistic state in which the individual soul transcends all distinctions and realizes its unity with Brahman?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman, in Advaita Vedanta, represents the ultimate reality, the singular, unified consciousness that underlies all existence. It is the non-dualistic state in which the individual soul realizes its identity with Brahman.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'gunas' or qualities, positing that all physical and mental phenomena are composed of three fundamental qualities?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samkhya philosophy propounded by Kapila, posits that all physical and mental phenomena are composed of three fundamental qualities or 'gunas': sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia).

In Nyaya philosophy, what is the term for the logical fallacy of affirming the consequent?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetvabhasa

  3. Anumana

  4. Upadana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa, in Nyaya, refers to a logical fallacy in which the consequent of a conditional statement is affirmed, leading to an erroneous conclusion.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'dharma' or righteous conduct, positing that the purpose of human life is to fulfill one's duties and obligations?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Samkhya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy, founded by Jaimini, emphasizes the concept of 'dharma' or righteous conduct. It posits that the purpose of human life is to fulfill one's duties and obligations as prescribed by the Vedas.

In Advaita Vedanta, what is the term for the state of consciousness in which the individual soul experiences the bliss of realizing its unity with Brahman?

  1. Samadhi

  2. Moksha

  3. Nirvana

  4. Kaivalya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samadhi, in Advaita Vedanta, refers to the state of deep meditation and concentration in which the individual soul experiences the bliss of realizing its unity with Brahman.

Which school of Indian philosophy posits that the universe is composed of two fundamental principles: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter)?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samkhya philosophy, propounded by Kapila, posits that the universe consists of two fundamental principles: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter).

In Nyaya philosophy, what is the term for the logical fallacy of denying the antecedent?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetvabhasa

  3. Anumana

  4. Upadana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa, in Nyaya, refers to a logical fallacy in which the antecedent of a conditional statement is denied, leading to an erroneous conclusion.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of 'moksha' or liberation, positing that the goal of human life is to attain freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yoga philosophy, propounded by Patanjali, emphasizes the concept of 'moksha' or liberation. It posits that the goal of human life is to attain freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth through spiritual practices and self-realization.

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