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Indian Philosophy and the Search for Meaning in a Globalized World

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Which ancient Indian philosophical text is considered the foundation of Hinduism?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Rig Veda

  4. Arthashastra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a collection of philosophical and spiritual texts that form the core of Hindu philosophy.

What is the central concept in the Upanishads?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Maya

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads explore the concept of Atman, the individual soul or self, and its relationship with Brahman, the universal soul or reality.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Maya, or illusion?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is a prominent philosopher in the Advaita Vedanta school of Hinduism, which posits that the world is an illusion and that the ultimate reality is Brahman.

What is the goal of the Buddhist path?

  1. Nirvana

  2. Moksha

  3. Samadhi

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nirvana is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, a state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Which Buddhist school emphasizes the importance of compassion and loving-kindness?

  1. Theravada

  2. Mahayana

  3. Vajrayana

  4. Zen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahayana Buddhism places a strong emphasis on compassion and the bodhisattva ideal, where practitioners strive to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.

What is the central concept in Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa

  2. Anekantavada

  3. Karma

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa, or non-violence, is a fundamental principle in Jainism, which emphasizes the sanctity of all life forms.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Anekantavada, or multiple perspectives?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Parshvanatha

  3. Rishabhanatha

  4. Neminatha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, propounded the concept of Anekantavada, which asserts that reality is complex and can be viewed from multiple perspectives.

What is the goal of the Sikh path?

  1. Mukti

  2. Nirvana

  3. Moksha

  4. Sahaj


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sahaj, or spiritual equilibrium, is the ultimate goal in Sikhism, where practitioners strive to live in harmony with the divine and lead a righteous life.

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

  1. Guru Nanak

  2. Kabir

  3. Ravidas

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, emphasized the importance of Karma, or actions, and the cycle of rebirth.

What is the central concept in the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Dharma

  2. Karma

  3. Moksha

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma, or righteous duty, is a key concept in the Bhagavad Gita, which explores the conflict between personal desires and moral obligations.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Bhakti, or devotion?

  1. Ramanuja

  2. Madhvacharya

  3. Nimbarka

  4. Vallabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ramanuja, a prominent philosopher in the Vaishnava school of Hinduism, emphasized the importance of Bhakti, or devotion to God, as the path to liberation.

What is the goal of the Advaita Vedanta path?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, is the ultimate goal in Advaita Vedanta, a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of the individual soul and the universal soul.

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

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhvacharya, a prominent philosopher in the Dvaita school of Hinduism, posited that the individual soul and the universal soul are distinct entities.

What is the central concept in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy?

  1. Pramana

  2. Anumana

  3. Upalabdhi

  4. Tarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pramana, or valid means of knowledge, is a key concept in the Nyaya school, which emphasizes the importance of logic and reasoning in understanding reality.

Which Indian philosopher is known for his theory of Vaisheshika, or atomism?

  1. Kanada

  2. Gautama

  3. Patanjali

  4. Kapila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kanada, the founder of the Vaisheshika school, proposed that the universe is composed of indivisible atoms.

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