The Concept of Causality in Indian Philosophy

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of causality in Indian philosophy. It covers various aspects of causality, including its nature, types, and role in the explanation of the universe.
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Which of the following is a central concept in the Nyaya-Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Anitya

  4. Satkaryavada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Satkaryavada is the theory of causality that states that the effect is pre-existent in the cause.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the law of karma?

  1. Maya

  2. Anitya

  3. Dukkha

  4. Rta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rta is the cosmic order or law that governs the universe, including the law of karma.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Anitya

  4. Satkaryavada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the illusion or ignorance that veils the true nature of reality.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the world is constantly changing and impermanent?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Anitya

  4. Dukkha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anitya is the concept of impermanence or change, which is a fundamental aspect of reality in Indian philosophy.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Buddhist philosophy of causality?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Anitya

  4. Pratītyasamutpāda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pratītyasamutpāda is the theory of dependent origination, which states that all phenomena arise in dependence on other phenomena.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the universe is ultimately real and not an illusion?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Sat

  4. Anitya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sat is the concept of being or reality, which is contrasted with maya or illusion.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Mīmāṃsā school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Dharma

  4. Anitya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dharma is the concept of duty or righteousness, which is a central concern of the Mīmāṃsā school.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the universe is ultimately unreal or illusory?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Anitya

  4. Dukkha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the concept of illusion or ignorance, which is often contrasted with sat or reality.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Jain philosophy of causality?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Ahiṃsā

  4. Anekantavada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anekantavada is the theory of multiple perspectives, which states that reality can be viewed from different and often contradictory perspectives.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the universe is ultimately a unity or oneness?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Brahman

  4. Anitya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Brahman is the concept of the ultimate reality or ground of being, which is often described as a unity or oneness.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Sāṃkhya school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Prakṛti

  4. Purusha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Prakṛti is the concept of the material or phenomenal world, which is contrasted with purusha or consciousness.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the universe is ultimately a duality or multiplicity?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Dvaita

  4. Advaita


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dvaita is the concept of duality or multiplicity, which is often contrasted with advaita or non-duality.

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

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yoga is the concept of union or connection, which is often used to refer to the practice of meditation and spiritual discipline.

What is the term used in Indian philosophy to refer to the idea that the universe is ultimately a mystery or unknowable?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Anitya

  4. Avidyā


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Avidyā is the concept of ignorance or nescience, which is often contrasted with vidyā or knowledge.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Vedānta school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Maya

  2. Karma

  3. Brahman

  4. Atman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atman is the concept of the self or soul, which is often contrasted with Brahman or the ultimate reality.

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