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Indian philosophy spans diverse concepts from Buddhist teachings and practices to ancient aesthetics. This collection covers meditation rules, spiritual enlightenment, and cultural expressions like Odissi. These topics are vital for general awareness in civil services and state exams.

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Indian Philosophy and Aesthetics Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the fifth book of The Panchatantra?

  1. Apariksitakarakam

  2. Sandhivigraha

  3. Pratinayavada

  4. Kashayapaharanam
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The fifth book of The Panchatantra is called Apariksitakarakam, which means 'The Fruit of Rash Action'.

Multiple choice

What are the four main Vaishnava sects?

  1. Sri Vaishnavism

  2. Madhvacharya Vaishnavism

  3. Nimbarka Vaishnavism

  4. Ramanuja Vaishnavism
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The four main Vaishnava sects are Sri Vaishnavism, Madhvacharya Vaishnavism, Nimbarka Vaishnavism, and Ramanuja Vaishnavism.

Multiple choice

What are the three jewels of Jainism?

  1. Right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct

  2. Right belief, right action, and right speech

  3. Right view, right intention, and right mindfulness

  4. Right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness
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The three jewels of Jainism are right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. Right faith is the belief in the teachings of the Jain Tirthankaras, right knowledge is the understanding of the true nature of reality, and right conduct is the practice of non-violence, ahimsa.

Multiple choice

What are the five vows of Jainism?

  1. Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-possession, and celibacy

  2. Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-possessiveness, and chastity

  3. Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-attachment, and renunciation

  4. Non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-greed, and non-anger
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The five vows of Jainism are non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, non-possession, and celibacy. These vows are taken by all Jain monks and nuns, and they are also observed by many lay Jains.

Multiple choice

What are the three main types of moksa in Jainism?

  1. Kevala Jnana, Kevala Darsana, and Kevala Charitra

  2. Bhava Moksa, Dravya Moksa, and Siddha Moksa

  3. Atma Moksa, Paramatma Moksa, and Jiva Moksa

  4. Karma Moksa, Bandha Moksa, and Samvara Moksa
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The three main types of moksa in Jainism are Kevala Jnana (perfect knowledge), Kevala Darsana (perfect perception), and Kevala Charitra (perfect conduct). Kevala Jnana is the state of being free from all ignorance and delusion. Kevala Darsana is the state of being able to see the true nature of reality. Kevala Charitra is the state of being free from all attachment and aversion.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the Tirthankaras in Jainism?

  1. The Tirthankaras are the founders of Jainism

  2. The Tirthankaras are the teachers of Jainism

  3. The Tirthankaras are the saviors of Jainism

  4. The Tirthankaras are the gods of Jainism
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The Tirthankaras are the teachers of Jainism. They are enlightened beings who have achieved moksa and who have returned to the world to teach others how to achieve moksa. The Tirthankaras are considered to be the highest spiritual authorities in Jainism.

Multiple choice

What are the three doshas in Ayurveda?

  1. Vata, Pitta, Kapha

  2. Rajas, Tamas, Sattva

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  4. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
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Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three doshas, or humors, in Ayurveda that are believed to govern the body's functions.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not one of the four noble truths of Buddhism?

  1. Dukkha

  2. Samudaya

  3. Dukkha Nirodha

  4. Atman
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Atman is not one of the four noble truths of Buddhism, which are Dukkha, Samudaya, Dukkha Nirodha, and Magga.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the practice of non-violence in Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa

  2. Moksha

  3. Nirvana

  4. Samadhi
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Ahimsa is the name of the practice of non-violence in Jainism, which is one of the five main vows of Jainism.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of Tantra?

  1. Shaiva Tantra

  2. Vaishnava Tantra

  3. Shakta Tantra

  4. Advaita Tantra
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Advaita Tantra is not a type of Tantra. The three main types of Tantra are Shaiva Tantra, Vaishnava Tantra, and Shakta Tantra.

Multiple choice

In Ayurveda, the three doshas that govern the body are:

  1. Vata, Pitta, Kapha

  2. Rajas, Tamas, Sattva

  3. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

  4. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha
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In Ayurveda, the three doshas that govern the body are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

Multiple choice

In Jain cosmology, what is the name of the realm where celestial beings reside?

  1. Svarga

  2. Naraka

  3. Tirthankara

  4. Devaloka
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In Jain cosmology, Devaloka is the realm where celestial beings, including gods and goddesses, reside.

Multiple choice

In Sikhism, what is the name of the divine light that permeates the universe?

  1. Ik Onkar

  2. Sat Nam

  3. Waheguru

  4. Anand Karaj
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Ik Onkar, meaning 'One God', is the central concept in Sikhism and refers to the divine light that permeates the universe.

Multiple choice

In Sikhism, what is the name of the sacred scripture that contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus?

  1. Guru Granth Sahib

  2. Dasam Granth

  3. Bani

  4. Nitnem
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Guru Granth Sahib is the sacred scripture of Sikhism and contains the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. It is considered the living Guru of the Sikhs.

Multiple choice

What are the main criticisms of the Hindu Mahasabha?

  1. It is communal

  2. It is anti-Muslim

  3. It is anti-Dalit

  4. It is anti-women
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The Hindu Mahasabha has been criticized for being communal, anti-Muslim, anti-Dalit, and anti-women.