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The Concept of Environmental Ethics in Indian Philosophy

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Which of the following is NOT a key principle of environmental ethics in Indian philosophy?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. The right to exploit natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental ethics in Indian philosophy emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings and the intrinsic value of nature, and advocates for the duty to protect the environment. The right to exploit natural resources is not a key principle of environmental ethics in Indian philosophy.

Which of the following is a central concept in the environmental ethics of Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (non-violence)

  2. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)

  3. Anekantavada (pluralism)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahimsa, aparigraha, and anekantavada are all central concepts in the environmental ethics of Jainism. Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence, aparigraha is the principle of non-possessiveness, and anekantavada is the principle of pluralism, which recognizes the multiple perspectives and viewpoints on reality.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the duty of human beings towards the environment?

  1. To protect and preserve the environment

  2. To exploit the environment for economic gain

  3. To live in harmony with the environment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that human beings should live in harmony with the environment, and that they should avoid exploiting the environment for economic gain.

Which of the following is a key principle of environmental ethics in Buddhism?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment are all key principles of environmental ethics in Buddhism.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of environmental ethics in Sikhism?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. The right to exploit natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental ethics in Sikhism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment. The right to exploit natural resources is not a key principle of environmental ethics in Sikhism.

Which of the following is a central concept in the environmental ethics of Hinduism?

  1. Dharma (righteousness)

  2. Karma (action)

  3. Moksha (liberation)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma, karma, and moksha are all central concepts in the environmental ethics of Hinduism. Dharma is the principle of righteousness, karma is the principle of action, and moksha is the principle of liberation.

According to the Upanishads, what is the relationship between humans and the environment?

  1. Humans are separate from the environment

  2. Humans are part of the environment

  3. Humans are superior to the environment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that humans are part of the environment, and that they should live in harmony with the environment.

Which of the following is a key principle of environmental ethics in Islam?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment are all key principles of environmental ethics in Islam.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of environmental ethics in Christianity?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. The right to exploit natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental ethics in Christianity emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment. The right to exploit natural resources is not a key principle of environmental ethics in Christianity.

Which of the following is a central concept in the environmental ethics of Judaism?

  1. Tikkun olam (repairing the world)

  2. Bal tashchit (do not destroy)

  3. Shemirat ha-teva (guarding the creation)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tikkun olam, bal tashchit, and shemirat ha-teva are all central concepts in the environmental ethics of Judaism. Tikkun olam is the principle of repairing the world, bal tashchit is the principle of do not destroy, and shemirat ha-teva is the principle of guarding the creation.

According to the Tao Te Ching, what is the relationship between humans and the environment?

  1. Humans are separate from the environment

  2. Humans are part of the environment

  3. Humans are superior to the environment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Tao Te Ching teaches that humans are part of the environment, and that they should live in harmony with the environment.

Which of the following is a key principle of environmental ethics in Confucianism?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment are all key principles of environmental ethics in Confucianism.

Which of the following is NOT a key principle of environmental ethics in Shintoism?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. The right to exploit natural resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental ethics in Shintoism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment. The right to exploit natural resources is not a key principle of environmental ethics in Shintoism.

Which of the following is a central concept in the environmental ethics of Animism?

  1. The interconnectedness of all living beings

  2. The intrinsic value of nature

  3. The duty to protect the environment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interconnectedness of all living beings, the intrinsic value of nature, and the duty to protect the environment are all central concepts in the environmental ethics of Animism.

According to the Iroquois Great Law of Peace, what is the relationship between humans and the environment?

  1. Humans are separate from the environment

  2. Humans are part of the environment

  3. Humans are superior to the environment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Iroquois Great Law of Peace teaches that humans are part of the environment, and that they should live in harmony with the environment.

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