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The Relationship Between Action and Desire in Indian Philosophy

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According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary cause of action?

  1. Desire

  2. Knowledge

  3. Effort

  4. Fate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Nyaya philosophy, desire is considered to be the primary cause of action, as it is the desire for an object that motivates an individual to act.

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is free from desire and attachment?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Bhagavad Gita, moksha is the term used to describe the state of liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth, which is achieved through the elimination of desire and attachment.

Which of the following is NOT a type of desire identified in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Sensuous desire

  2. Desire for wealth

  3. Desire for fame

  4. Desire for liberation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Nyaya philosophy, the four types of desire are sensuous desire, desire for wealth, desire for fame, and desire for power. Desire for liberation is not included in this list.

According to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the ultimate goal of human existence?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To attain Brahman

  3. To experience the world of maya

  4. To fulfill one's desires


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, the ultimate goal of human existence is to attain Brahman, the ultimate reality, which is beyond all duality and multiplicity.

In the Buddhist tradition, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is free from craving and aversion?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Moksha

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, nirvana is the state of liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth, which is achieved through the elimination of craving and aversion.

According to the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary purpose of human action?

  1. To fulfill one's desires

  2. To achieve moksha

  3. To perform one's duties

  4. To experience the world of maya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Mimamsa philosophy, the primary purpose of human action is to perform one's duties, as prescribed by the Vedas, without any expectation of reward or fear of punishment.

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is able to act without attachment to the fruits of one's actions?

  1. Karma yoga

  2. Bhakti yoga

  3. Jnana yoga

  4. Raja yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Bhagavad Gita, karma yoga is the path of action without attachment to the fruits of one's actions, which is considered to be the highest form of yoga.

According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between desire and knowledge?

  1. Desire is the cause of knowledge

  2. Knowledge is the cause of desire

  3. Desire and knowledge are independent of each other

  4. Desire and knowledge are mutually exclusive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Nyaya philosophy, desire is considered to be the cause of knowledge, as it is the desire for an object that motivates an individual to seek knowledge about that object.

In the Buddhist tradition, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is able to see the world as it truly is, without any delusions or attachments?

  1. Prajna

  2. Bodhi

  3. Nirvana

  4. Samadhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, prajna is the state of mind in which one is able to see the world as it truly is, without any delusions or attachments.

According to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between Brahman and the world?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the world

  2. Brahman is the material cause of the world

  3. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world

  4. Brahman is the world itself


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Brahman is the world itself, as there is no ultimate distinction between Brahman and the world.

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is able to surrender one's ego and desires to God?

  1. Bhakti yoga

  2. Karma yoga

  3. Jnana yoga

  4. Raja yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Bhagavad Gita, bhakti yoga is the path of devotion to God, in which one surrenders one's ego and desires to God.

According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between action and its consequences?

  1. Action is the cause of its consequences

  2. Consequences are the cause of action

  3. Action and consequences are independent of each other

  4. Action and consequences are mutually exclusive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Nyaya philosophy, action is considered to be the cause of its consequences, as it is the action that brings about the consequences.

In the Buddhist tradition, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is able to experience the interconnectedness of all things?

  1. Prajna

  2. Bodhi

  3. Nirvana

  4. Samadhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Buddhism, bodhi is the state of mind in which one is able to experience the interconnectedness of all things.

According to the Advaita Vedanta school of Indian philosophy, what is the relationship between the individual self and Brahman?

  1. The individual self is a part of Brahman

  2. The individual self is identical to Brahman

  3. The individual self is different from Brahman

  4. The individual self is unrelated to Brahman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, the individual self is identical to Brahman, as there is no ultimate distinction between the individual self and Brahman.

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the term used to describe the state of mind in which one is able to act without any attachment to the fruits of one's actions?

  1. Karma yoga

  2. Bhakti yoga

  3. Jnana yoga

  4. Raja yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Bhagavad Gita, karma yoga is the path of action without attachment to the fruits of one's actions, which is considered to be the highest form of yoga.

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