Indian Physics Philosophy

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known work on physics?

  1. Rigveda

  2. Atharvaveda

  3. Samkhya Karika

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Samkhya Karika, written by Ishvara Krishna, is the earliest known work on physics in ancient India.

Who is considered the father of Indian physics?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskara II

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Kanada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kanada, the founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, is considered the father of Indian physics.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the atomic theory of matter?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Mahavira


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kanada, the founder of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, proposed the atomic theory of matter.

According to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, what are the three fundamental substances?

  1. Earth, water, fire, air

  2. Atom, space, time

  3. Soul, mind, body

  4. Prakriti, purusha, guna


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, the three fundamental substances are atom, space, and time.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of karma?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Mahavira


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gotama, the founder of Buddhism, proposed the theory of karma.

According to the theory of karma, what determines the nature of a person's rebirth?

  1. Their actions in this life

  2. Their thoughts in this life

  3. Their desires in this life

  4. Their attachments in this life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the theory of karma, the nature of a person's rebirth is determined by their actions in this life.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of reincarnation?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Mahavira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, proposed the theory of reincarnation.

According to the theory of reincarnation, what happens to the soul after death?

  1. It is reborn in a new body

  2. It merges with the universal soul

  3. It is annihilated

  4. It goes to heaven or hell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the theory of reincarnation, the soul is reborn in a new body after death.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of maya?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Shankara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shankara, the founder of Advaita Vedanta, proposed the theory of maya.

According to the theory of maya, what is the nature of the world?

  1. It is real

  2. It is an illusion

  3. It is both real and an illusion

  4. It is neither real nor an illusion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the theory of maya, the world is an illusion.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of Brahman?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Shankara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shankara, the founder of Advaita Vedanta, proposed the theory of Brahman.

According to the theory of Brahman, what is the ultimate reality?

  1. The soul

  2. The world

  3. God

  4. The Absolute


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the theory of Brahman, the ultimate reality is the Absolute.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of moksha?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Shankara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shankara, the founder of Advaita Vedanta, proposed the theory of moksha.

According to the theory of moksha, what is the goal of human life?

  1. To achieve wealth

  2. To achieve power

  3. To achieve fame

  4. To achieve liberation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the theory of moksha, the goal of human life is to achieve liberation.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of ahimsa?

  1. Kapila

  2. Kanada

  3. Gotama

  4. Mahavira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, proposed the theory of ahimsa.

According to the theory of ahimsa, what is the moral principle that one should follow?

  1. To do no harm to others

  2. To do good to others

  3. To be truthful

  4. To be honest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the theory of ahimsa, the moral principle that one should follow is to do no harm to others.

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