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The Concept of Dharma and Its Role in Indian Philosophy

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What is the primary meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Dharma'?

  1. Duty

  2. Law

  3. Religion

  4. Morality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The word 'Dharma' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'dhri', which means 'to hold' or 'to support'. In its primary sense, Dharma refers to the duties, obligations, and responsibilities that an individual has to fulfill in their life.

According to Hinduism, what are the four main goals of human life, known as the 'Purusharthas'?

  1. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha

  2. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Samsara

  3. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Nirvana

  4. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four Purusharthas are Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth and prosperity), Kama (pleasure and desire), and Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth).

In Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal of the practitioner?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Moksha

  3. Brahman

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, which is a state of liberation from suffering, desire, and the cycle of rebirth.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Dharma in Jainism?

  1. Samyaktva

  2. Mithyatva

  3. Ahimsa

  4. Aparigraha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Samyaktva (right faith), Ahimsa (non-violence), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) are the three types of Dharma in Jainism. Mithyatva (wrong faith) is not a type of Dharma.

What is the central concept in the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Bhakti

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between Lord Krishna and Arjuna, where Krishna expounds on the concept of Dharma and the importance of fulfilling one's duties.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the eightfold path in Buddhism?

  1. Right speech

  2. Right livelihood

  3. Right mindfulness

  4. Right concentration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The eightfold path in Buddhism consists of right view, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration. Right concentration is not a component of the eightfold path.

According to the Hindu scriptures, what is the ultimate reality or the highest principle of existence?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality or the highest principle of existence in Hinduism. It is the impersonal, infinite, and eternal essence of the universe.

In Jainism, what is the concept of 'Anekantavada'?

  1. The principle of non-absolutism

  2. The principle of non-violence

  3. The principle of non-possessiveness

  4. The principle of right faith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anekantavada is the principle of non-absolutism in Jainism, which states that reality is complex and multifaceted, and can be viewed from multiple perspectives.

What is the concept of 'Karma' in Indian philosophy?

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. The cycle of rebirth

  3. The ultimate reality

  4. The principle of non-violence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is the law of cause and effect, which states that every action has a corresponding reaction. It is a fundamental concept in Indian philosophy and is believed to shape an individual's destiny.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Yoga in Hinduism?

  1. Bhakti Yoga

  2. Jnana Yoga

  3. Karma Yoga

  4. Raja Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Karma Yoga are the three main types of Yoga in Hinduism. Raja Yoga is not a type of Yoga in Hinduism.

What is the concept of 'Moksha' in Indian philosophy?

  1. Liberation from the cycle of rebirth

  2. Union with the divine

  3. The ultimate reality

  4. The law of cause and effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the concept of liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Indian philosophy. It is the ultimate goal of many spiritual traditions in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Dharma in Hinduism?

  1. Sanatana Dharma

  2. Varna Dharma

  3. Ashrama Dharma

  4. Raja Dharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sanatana Dharma, Varna Dharma, and Ashrama Dharma are the three main types of Dharma in Hinduism. Raja Dharma is not a type of Dharma in Hinduism.

What is the concept of 'Dharma-Artha-Kama-Moksha' in Indian philosophy?

  1. The four goals of human life

  2. The three types of Yoga

  3. The eightfold path in Buddhism

  4. The principle of non-absolutism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma-Artha-Kama-Moksha are the four goals of human life in Indian philosophy. They represent righteousness, wealth, pleasure, and liberation.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Dharma in Buddhism?

  1. Sila

  2. Samadhi

  3. Prajna

  4. Dana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sila, Prajna, and Dana are the three types of Dharma in Buddhism. Samadhi is not a type of Dharma in Buddhism.

What is the concept of 'Ahimsa' in Indian philosophy?

  1. Non-violence

  2. Truthfulness

  3. Non-stealing

  4. Non-possessiveness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa is the concept of non-violence in Indian philosophy. It is a fundamental principle in many spiritual traditions in India.

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