Indian Philosophy and Spirituality

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Which of the following is not one of the four main schools of Indian philosophy?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mimamsa is a school of Indian philosophy that focuses on the interpretation of the Vedas, the sacred texts of Hinduism.

What is the ultimate goal of life according to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of life according to the Bhagavad Gita, which is liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Who is considered to be the founder of Jainism?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Krishna

  4. Rama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira is considered to be the founder of Jainism, a religion that emphasizes non-violence, ahimsa, and compassion.

What is the name of the sacred text of Sikhism?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Tripitaka

  4. Qur'an


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred text of Sikhism, which contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus.

Which of the following is not one of the three main deities of Hinduism?

  1. Brahma

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Durga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Durga is not one of the three main deities of Hinduism, which are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

What is the name of the practice of meditation in Buddhism?

  1. Vipassana

  2. Zazen

  3. Yoga

  4. Samadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vipassana is the name of the practice of meditation in Buddhism, which emphasizes mindfulness and insight.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is considered to be the founder of the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism, which emphasizes the non-duality of the soul and Brahman.

What is the name of the sacred text of Islam?

  1. Qur'an

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Tripitaka

  4. Guru Granth Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qur'an is the sacred text of Islam, which contains the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

Which of the following is not one of the four noble truths of Buddhism?

  1. Dukkha

  2. Samudaya

  3. Dukkha Nirodha

  4. Atman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atman is not one of the four noble truths of Buddhism, which are Dukkha, Samudaya, Dukkha Nirodha, and Magga.

What is the name of the practice of self-realization in Hinduism?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the name of the practice of self-realization in Hinduism, which is the ultimate goal of life.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, which emphasizes logic and reasoning.

What is the name of the sacred text of Christianity?

  1. Bible

  2. Bhagavad Gita

  3. Tripitaka

  4. Guru Granth Sahib


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bible is the sacred text of Christianity, which contains the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Which of the following is not one of the three main paths of yoga?

  1. Bhakti Yoga

  2. Jnana Yoga

  3. Karma Yoga

  4. Raja Yoga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Raja Yoga is not one of the three main paths of yoga, which are Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Karma Yoga.

What is the name of the practice of non-violence in Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa

  2. Moksha

  3. Nirvana

  4. Samadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa is the name of the practice of non-violence in Jainism, which is one of the five main vows of Jainism.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kanada is considered to be the founder of the Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, which emphasizes atomism.

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