The Concept of Vaisheshika in Indian Philosophy

Description: The Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is known for its atomistic theory of the universe, which posits that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Vaisheshika school of thought.
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What is the central tenet of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. The universe is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.

  2. The universe is composed of five elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether.

  3. The universe is composed of three gunas: sattva, rajas, and tamas.

  4. The universe is composed of two principles: purusha and prakriti.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of philosophy is known for its atomistic theory of the universe, which posits that all matter is composed of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.

What are the six categories of existence according to the Vaisheshika school?

  1. Substance, quality, action, generality, particularity, and inherence.

  2. Earth, water, fire, air, ether, and mind.

  3. Sattva, rajas, and tamas.

  4. Purusha and prakriti.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of philosophy posits that there are six categories of existence: substance, quality, action, generality, particularity, and inherence.

What is the term for the smallest unit of matter in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Atom

  2. Molecule

  3. Electron

  4. Quark


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The smallest unit of matter in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is called an atom.

What are the four types of atoms according to the Vaisheshika school?

  1. Earth, water, fire, and air.

  2. Sattva, rajas, and tamas.

  3. Purusha and prakriti.

  4. Electron, proton, neutron, and quark.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of philosophy posits that there are four types of atoms: earth, water, fire, and air.

What is the term for the combination of two or more atoms in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Molecule

  2. Compound

  3. Aggregate

  4. Substance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term for the combination of two or more atoms in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is aggregate.

What is the term for the property of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Quality

  2. Action

  3. Generality

  4. Particularity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the property of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is quality.

What is the term for the activity of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Action

  2. Quality

  3. Generality

  4. Particularity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the activity of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is action.

What is the term for the universal property of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Generality

  2. Quality

  3. Action

  4. Particularity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the universal property of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is generality.

What is the term for the individual property of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Particularity

  2. Quality

  3. Action

  4. Generality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the individual property of an object in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is particularity.

What is the term for the relationship between an object and its property in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Inherence

  2. Quality

  3. Action

  4. Generality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the relationship between an object and its property in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is inherence.

What is the term for the process of perception in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Anupalabdhi

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Anumana

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term for the process of perception in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is pratyaksha.

What is the term for the process of inference in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Anupalabdhi

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Anumana

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term for the process of inference in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is anumana.

What is the term for the process of comparison in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Anupalabdhi

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Anumana

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term for the process of comparison in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is upamana.

What is the term for the process of non-perception in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Anupalabdhi

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Anumana

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the process of non-perception in the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is anupalabdhi.

What is the term for the ultimate goal of human life according to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. Moksha

  2. Dharma

  3. Artha

  4. Kama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term for the ultimate goal of human life according to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy is moksha.

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