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Indian Philosophy and Aesthetics

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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

Even though Cârvâka's philosophy has proved less popular than Basava's and less influential than Shankarcharya's, it is no less important.

  1. Basava's and less influential than Shankarcharya's, it

  2. Basava's and less influential than Shankarcharya's, he

  3. Basava's is and less influential than Shankarcharya's is, it

  4. Basava's and not as influential as Shankarcharya's, he
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Parallelism with 'Cârvâka's' requires 'Basava's' and 'Shankarcharya's' without 'is'. The correct pronoun for philosophy is 'it'. Hence (1).

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, you are given a group of five words, out of which four are similar in some manner and the fifth one is different. You are required to choose the word which does not belong to the given group.

  1. Rigveda

  2. Yajurveda

  3. Atharvaveda

  4. Ayurveda

  5. Samveda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Rigveda, Yajurveda, Atharvaveda, and Samveda are the four primary Vedas of Hindu scripture. Ayurveda is considered an Upaveda or a secondary text focused on medicine.

Multiple choice

Dhanvantari's name is associated with

  1. Indian medicine

  2. Sanskrit poetry

  3. Sanskrit grammar

  4. classical music
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhanvantari is a celebrated figure in Indian history and mythology, regarded as the physician of the gods. He is traditionally considered the father of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine. His name is still invoked today in the context of health and healing practices.

Multiple choice

The Upanishads are

  1. a source of Hindu philosophy

  2. books of ancient Hindu laws

  3. books on social behaviour of man

  4. prayers to God
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Upanishads are ancient Sanskrit texts that explore the deep philosophical foundations of Hinduism. They discuss concepts like the nature of the universe, the soul, and the path to spiritual enlightenment. They are often referred to as Vedanta, meaning the end of the Vedas.

Multiple choice

Sanchi portrays the art and sculpture of the

  1. Jains

  2. Buddhists

  3. Muslims

  4. Christians
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sanchi is home to several Buddhist monuments, most notably the Great Stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka. The intricate carvings and sculptures on the gateways depict scenes from the life of Buddha and Jataka tales. It is a premier example of early Buddhist architecture and art in India.

Multiple choice

Parva Payushan is the holy month of the _______.

  1. Buddhists

  2. Parsis

  3. Sikhs

  4. Jains
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Paryushana is the most significant annual holy festival for Jains, focused on fasting and repentance. It is observed for eight days by Svetambara Jains and ten days by Digambara Jains.

Multiple choice

The term 'Hindu' denotes the persons

(i) professing Hindu religion (ii) professing Buddhism, Jain or Sikh religion (iii) who are not professing Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jain religion.

In respect of the aforesaid propositions, which is correct?

  1. (i) and (ii) are correct and (iii) is incorrect.

  2. (ii) and (iii) are correct and (i) is incorrect.

  3. (i) and (iii) are incorrect, but (ii) is correct.

  4. All (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (4) is correct. The term 'Hindu' denotes the persons who are professing Hindu religion or who are professing Buddhism, Jain or Sikh religion or who are not professing Muslim, Christian, Parsi or Jew religion.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statement :

  1. Rg Veda gives elaborate details of the king's administration of justice.
  2. Atharva Veda mentions garments (dursa) and goat-skin (ajina) as articles to trade Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rig Veda does not provide elaborate details of a formal judicial administration. The Atharva Veda does mention various items of trade, including garments and skins.

Multiple choice

How were Upadesa sastras and Vibhashsastras, the elaborate commentaries on the Buddhist sacred texts, prepared?

  1. They were pre prepared under the leadership of Moggaliputta Tissa in the Buddhist Council held under Asok patronage.

  2. They were prepared in the four Buddhist Council held under the patronage of Kanishka.

  3. Nagasena prepared them under patronage of Milinda.

  4. Vattagamani Abhaya organised conference of great monks and got the prepared.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vibhasha-shastras were compiled during the Fourth Buddhist Council held in Kashmir under the patronage of Kanishka, primarily by the Sarvastivada school.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Iltutmish introduced the 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'paibos' (Kissan the feet of the monarch) as the normalation of salutation to the king.
  2. It was balban who introduced the silver 'tanka' and the copper 'jital' coins.
  3. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because it was Ghiyasuddin Balban who introduced the Persian customs of 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the feet of the monarch) to assert his royal authority. Statement 2 is incorrect because the silver 'tanka' and copper 'jital' coins were introduced by Shamsuddin Iltutmish, not Balban.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements :

  1. The epic Mahabharata has a supplement called Harivamsa.
  2. Markandeya Purana is one of the oldest Puranas and gives attention to Vedic deities like Indra, Agni and Surya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Harivamsa is indeed considered a khila (supplement) to the Mahabharata. The Markandeya Purana is one of the oldest and contains significant sections related to Vedic deities.