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Self and Eschatology in Indian Philosophy

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Which of the following is a central concept in Indian philosophy related to the nature of the Self?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Maya

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atman is the Sanskrit word for 'Self' and is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Upanishads and Vedanta schools of thought.

According to the Upanishads, what is the relationship between Atman and Brahman?

  1. Atman is identical to Brahman.

  2. Atman is a part of Brahman.

  3. Atman is separate from Brahman.

  4. Atman is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that Atman, the individual Self, is identical to Brahman, the universal Self or Absolute Reality.

What is the goal of the Self in Indian philosophy?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samsara

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha, also known as liberation or enlightenment, is the ultimate goal of the Self in Indian philosophy. It is the state of freedom from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara) and the attainment of spiritual realization.

Which of the following schools of Indian philosophy emphasizes the concept of anatman or 'no-self'?

  1. Vedanta

  2. Nyaya

  3. Vaisheshika

  4. Buddhism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhism, particularly the Abhidharma school, emphasizes the concept of anatman, which denies the existence of a permanent, unchanging Self.

What is the concept of karma in Indian philosophy?

  1. The law of cause and effect.

  2. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  3. The accumulation of merit and demerit.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma is a central concept in Indian philosophy that encompasses the law of cause and effect, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and the accumulation of merit and demerit based on one's actions.

According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the path to liberation or moksha?

  1. Bhakti (devotion).

  2. Jnana (knowledge).

  3. Karma (action).

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita presents multiple paths to liberation, including bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge), and karma (action), emphasizing that different individuals may find liberation through different paths.

What is the concept of maya in Indian philosophy?

  1. The ultimate reality.

  2. The phenomenal world.

  3. The illusion or veil of ignorance.

  4. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maya is a concept in Indian philosophy that refers to the illusion or veil of ignorance that conceals the true nature of reality and leads to attachment and suffering.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy related to the Self?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Purusha

  4. Isvara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Purusha is a central concept in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, referring to the conscious, unchanging Self that is distinct from the material world.

What is the concept of samsara in Indian philosophy?

  1. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  2. The ultimate reality.

  3. The illusion or veil of ignorance.

  4. The state of liberation or moksha.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samsara is a central concept in Indian philosophy, referring to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that individuals experience due to their karma and attachments.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy related to the Self?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Purusha

  4. Jiva


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jiva is a central concept in the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, referring to the individual Self or soul that is associated with a body and experiences the fruits of its actions.

What is the concept of jivanmukti in Indian philosophy?

  1. Liberation while still living.

  2. Liberation after death.

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  4. The state of ignorance or delusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jivanmukti is a concept in Indian philosophy that refers to the state of liberation or moksha that can be attained while still living in the physical body.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy related to the Self?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Purusha

  4. Dharma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dharma is a central concept in the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, referring to the moral and ethical duties and obligations that individuals must fulfill in order to achieve spiritual progress and liberation.

What is the concept of videhamukti in Indian philosophy?

  1. Liberation while still living.

  2. Liberation after death.

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  4. The state of ignorance or delusion.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Videhamukti is a concept in Indian philosophy that refers to the state of liberation or moksha that is attained after death, when the soul is released from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Yoga school of Indian philosophy related to the Self?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Purusha

  4. Ishvara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ishvara is a central concept in the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, referring to the Supreme Being or God who is the creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe.

What is the concept of kaivalya in Indian philosophy?

  1. Liberation while still living.

  2. Liberation after death.

  3. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

  4. The state of isolation or solitude.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kaivalya is a concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Yoga school, that refers to the state of liberation or moksha that is attained after death, when the soul is completely isolated from the material world and united with the Supreme Being.

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