Questions
Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest known work on physics?
- Rigveda
- Atharvaveda
- Samkhya Karika
- Yoga Sutras
Who is considered the father of Indian physics?
- Aryabhata
- Bhaskara II
- Brahmagupta
- Kanada
Which Indian philosopher proposed the atomic theory of matter?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Mahavira
According to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, what are the three fundamental substances?
- Earth, water, fire, air
- Atom, space, time
- Soul, mind, body
- Prakriti, purusha, guna
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of karma?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Mahavira
According to the theory of karma, what determines the nature of a person's rebirth?
- Their actions in this life
- Their thoughts in this life
- Their desires in this life
- Their attachments in this life
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of reincarnation?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Mahavira
According to the theory of reincarnation, what happens to the soul after death?
- It is reborn in a new body
- It merges with the universal soul
- It is annihilated
- It goes to heaven or hell
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of maya?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Shankara
According to the theory of maya, what is the nature of the world?
- It is real
- It is an illusion
- It is both real and an illusion
- It is neither real nor an illusion
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of Brahman?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Shankara
According to the theory of Brahman, what is the ultimate reality?
- The soul
- The world
- God
- The Absolute
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of moksha?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Shankara
According to the theory of moksha, what is the goal of human life?
- To achieve wealth
- To achieve power
- To achieve fame
- To achieve liberation
Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of ahimsa?
- Kapila
- Kanada
- Gotama
- Mahavira
According to the theory of ahimsa, what is the moral principle that one should follow?
- To do no harm to others
- To do good to others
- To be truthful
- To be honest