Indian Philosophy and Comparative Religion

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Indian Philosophy and Comparative Religion. It covers various aspects of Indian philosophy, including its history, schools of thought, and key concepts, as well as its relationship with other religious traditions.
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Which of the following is NOT a major school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Vedanta

  5. Yoga


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Yoga is a system of physical, mental, and spiritual practices, rather than a school of philosophy.

The Upanishads are a collection of texts that are considered to be part of which Veda?

  1. Rig Veda

  2. Sama Veda

  3. Yajur Veda

  4. Atharva Veda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads are part of the Atharva Veda, which is the fourth and latest of the four Vedas.

The concept of ahimsa, or non-violence, is central to which Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ahimsa is a fundamental principle in Jainism, which emphasizes non-violence towards all living beings.

The Eightfold Path is a key teaching in which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Eightfold Path is a central teaching in Buddhism, which outlines the path to liberation from suffering.

The concept of karma, or the law of cause and effect, is a fundamental belief in which Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The concept of karma is common to all of the major Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Advaita Vedanta, or non-dualism?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is considered to be the greatest exponent of Advaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the non-dual nature of reality.

The Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, contains the teachings of which Sikh gurus?

  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Guru Angad

  3. Guru Amar Das

  4. Guru Ram Das

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings of all ten Sikh gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Dvaita Vedanta, or dualism?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is considered to be the greatest exponent of Dvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the dual nature of reality, with God and the soul being distinct entities.

The concept of moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is a central goal in which Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Moksha is a fundamental goal in all of the major Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, or qualified non-dualism?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is considered to be the greatest exponent of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the qualified non-dual nature of reality, with God and the soul being distinct but inseparable.

The concept of dharma, or righteous conduct, is a central principle in which Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Dharma is a fundamental principle in all of the major Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Dvaitadvaita Vedanta, or dualistic non-dualism?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhva is considered to be the greatest exponent of Dvaitadvaita Vedanta, which emphasizes the dualistic non-dual nature of reality, with God and the soul being distinct and eternally separate.

The concept of samsara, or the cycle of rebirth, is a fundamental belief in which Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Samsara is a fundamental belief in all of the major Indian religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Achintya Bheda Abheda, or inconceivable oneness and difference?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbarka is considered to be the greatest exponent of Achintya Bheda Abheda, which emphasizes the inconceivable oneness and difference between God and the soul.

The concept of nirvana, or the state of liberation from suffering, is a central goal in which Indian religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nirvana is a central goal in Buddhism, which emphasizes the cessation of suffering and the attainment of enlightenment.

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