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The Role of Causality in Indian Social Philosophy

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Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of karma and rebirth?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Gautama Buddha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gautama Buddha is known for his theory of karma and rebirth, which states that a person's actions in this life will determine their fate in the next life.

What is the Sanskrit term for the law of karma?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Samsara

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sanskrit term for the law of karma is 'karma', which means 'action'.

According to the law of karma, what is the relationship between a person's actions and their consequences?

  1. Good actions lead to good consequences, and bad actions lead to bad consequences.

  2. Good actions lead to bad consequences, and bad actions lead to good consequences.

  3. There is no relationship between a person's actions and their consequences.

  4. The relationship between a person's actions and their consequences is determined by their karma.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the law of karma, good actions lead to good consequences, and bad actions lead to bad consequences.

What is the ultimate goal of human life according to Indian social philosophy?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To accumulate wealth and power

  3. To enjoy sensual pleasures

  4. To live a long and healthy life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of human life according to Indian social philosophy is to achieve moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the role of social institutions in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To maintain social order and harmony

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of social institutions in Indian social philosophy is to maintain social order and harmony.

What is the relationship between the individual and society in Indian social philosophy?

  1. The individual is subordinate to society.

  2. Society is subordinate to the individual.

  3. The individual and society are interdependent.

  4. The individual and society are separate and distinct.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The relationship between the individual and society in Indian social philosophy is that the individual and society are interdependent.

What is the role of karma in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To determine a person's social status

  2. To determine a person's wealth and power

  3. To determine a person's happiness and suffering

  4. To determine a person's caste


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The role of karma in Indian social philosophy is to determine a person's happiness and suffering.

What is the role of dharma in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To maintain social order and harmony

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of dharma in Indian social philosophy is to maintain social order and harmony.

What is the role of moksha in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To achieve liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

  2. To achieve wealth and power

  3. To enjoy sensual pleasures

  4. To live a long and healthy life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of moksha in Indian social philosophy is to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the role of the caste system in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To maintain social order and harmony

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the caste system in Indian social philosophy is to maintain social order and harmony.

What is the role of the family in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To provide a stable and supportive environment for children

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the family in Indian social philosophy is to provide a stable and supportive environment for children.

What is the role of education in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To develop the intellectual and moral character of individuals

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of education in Indian social philosophy is to develop the intellectual and moral character of individuals.

What is the role of religion in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To provide a moral framework for society

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of religion in Indian social philosophy is to provide a moral framework for society.

What is the role of the state in Indian social philosophy?

  1. To maintain law and order

  2. To promote economic growth and development

  3. To protect the rights of individuals

  4. To ensure the welfare of all members of society


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The role of the state in Indian social philosophy is to maintain law and order.

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