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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
  1. Jews

  2. Hindus

  3. Taoist

  4. None of these

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The question contains a typo - 'Tohra' should likely be 'Torah.' The Torah is the sacred text of Judaism, containing the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. None of the other options list sacred texts of the religions mentioned.

Multiple choice
  1. Chhandogya Upanishad

  2. Kathopanishad

  3. Mundakopanishad

  4. Jabala Upanishad

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Jabala Upanishad is the earliest text to explicitly mention the four ashramas (stages of life): Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa.

Multiple choice
  1. Gopatha Brahmana

  2. Taittiriya Brahmana

  3. Jaiminiya Brahmana

  4. Satapatha Brahmana

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Satapatha Brahmana, which belongs to the Shukla Yajur Veda, has two main recensions: the Madhyandina and the Kanva.

Multiple choice
  1. (a) Guru Nanak did not believe in rebirth

  2. (b) Guru Nanak discarded idol worship

  3. (c) Guru Nanak discarded the caste system

  4. (d) Guru Nanak emphasised devotion to God as the means of attaining Salvation

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

a

Multiple choice
  1. (a) Mahayanism teaches non-reality of phenomenal objects

  2. (b) Mahayanism accepts the conception of countless Buddhas and Bodhisatvas

  3. (c) Mahayanism defies Buddha

  4. (d) Mahayanism rejects worship of god & goddess

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C Correct answer
Explanation

c