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Self and Social Identity in Indian Philosophy

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Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Dharma

  4. Karma


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Atman, Brahman, Dharma, and Karma are all key concepts in the Indian philosophical tradition, while Social Identity is a more modern concept.

According to the Upanishads, the Atman is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The source of all creation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the Atman is the individual soul, the universal soul, and the source of all creation.

The concept of Brahman is most closely associated with which of the following philosophical schools?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Brahman is most closely associated with the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy, which teaches that Brahman is the only reality and that the individual soul is identical with Brahman.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the goal of human life?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To fulfill one's dharma

  3. To experience pleasure

  4. To gain wealth and power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the goal of human life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the following is NOT a type of social identity in Indian philosophy?

  1. Varna

  2. Jati

  3. Gotra

  4. Caste


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varna, Jati, and Gotra are all types of social identity in Indian philosophy, while Caste is a more modern concept.

The concept of Varna is based on the idea of:

  1. Birth

  2. Occupation

  3. Wealth

  4. Education


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Varna is based on the idea of birth, with people being assigned to one of four varnas (Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra) based on their family lineage.

The concept of Jati is based on the idea of:

  1. Occupation

  2. Social status

  3. Religious affiliation

  4. Regional origin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Jati is based on the idea of occupation, with people being assigned to a particular jati based on their traditional occupation.

The concept of Gotra is based on the idea of:

  1. Ancestral lineage

  2. Religious affiliation

  3. Regional origin

  4. Social status


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Gotra is based on the idea of ancestral lineage, with people being assigned to a particular gotra based on their family's lineage.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences social identity in Indian philosophy?

  1. Birth

  2. Occupation

  3. Wealth

  4. Personal choice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Birth, occupation, and wealth are all factors that influence social identity in Indian philosophy, while personal choice is not a factor.

According to the Indian philosophical tradition, the individual self is:

  1. A permanent and unchanging entity

  2. A temporary and changing entity

  3. An illusion

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian philosophical tradition teaches that the individual self is a temporary and changing entity, subject to the law of karma.

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve moksha, or liberation, according to the Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Jnana yoga

  2. Bhakti yoga

  3. Karma yoga

  4. Raja yoga


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Jnana yoga, Bhakti yoga, Karma yoga, and Raja yoga are all ways to achieve moksha, or liberation, according to the Indian philosophical tradition.

Which of the following is NOT a key concept in the Indian philosophical tradition?

  1. Maya

  2. Samsara

  3. Karma

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is a key concept in the Indian philosophical tradition, while Samsara, Karma, and Dharma are all key concepts in the Indian philosophical tradition.

According to the Upanishads, the Atman is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The source of all creation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the Atman is the individual soul, the universal soul, and the source of all creation.

The concept of Brahman is most closely associated with which of the following philosophical schools?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of Brahman is most closely associated with the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy, which teaches that Brahman is the only reality and that the individual soul is identical with Brahman.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the goal of human life?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To fulfill one's dharma

  3. To experience pleasure

  4. To gain wealth and power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the goal of human life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

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