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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

The seventh limb of yoga is...

  1. Dhyana

  2. Samadhi

  3. Asana

  4. Yamas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dhyana is the seventh limb of yoga, following concentration (Dharana).

Multiple choice

Niyamas are...

  1. Rules of personal behavior

  2. Rules of conduct
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Explanation

Niyamas are the second limb of yoga, focusing on internal personal observances and self-discipline, whereas Yamas are external social ethics.

Multiple choice

Hinduisms code for leading one's life.

  1. Karma

  2. Dharma

  3. Artha

  4. Caste

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dharma refers to the religious and moral duties that guide an individual's life in Hinduism. Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, while Artha relates to material prosperity and Caste is a social structure.

Multiple choice

What is a Bichyia?

  1. An animal

  2. A toe ring

  3. A famous temple

  4. An Indian god
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A bichiya is a traditional Indian toe ring worn by married women, often made of silver and worn in pairs on the second toe.

Multiple choice

Rohatsu, or Bodhi Day (December 8) is named in honor of...

  1. the name Buddha gave to his followers

  2. the town in which Buddha was born

  3. the wheel of life

  4. the tree Buddha sat under
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Explanation

Bodhi Day commemorates the day that Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, attained enlightenment while sitting under a pipal tree, also known as a Bodhi tree.

Multiple choice evs let's play game sports and history community - games importance of games

How many different Asanas does Surya Namaskar comprise of?

  1. 12

  2. 7

  3. 10

  4. 8
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Explanation

Surya Namaskara is a yoga warm-up routine based on a sequence of gracefully linked Asanas. It is also named as "sun salutations". There are total twelve different Asanas in Surya Namaskara.

Multiple choice guru gobind singh ji's life, creation of khalsa, and his personality evolution and development of sikhism india during the period of struggle- 1206 ce - 1757 ce history

Which of the followings are principles of Khalsa?

  1. Every Khalsa will use Singh with his name and a Khalsa woman will use Kaur with her name.

  2. Every Khalsa will wear the five emblems (kakars)- Kes (hair), Kangha (comb), Kara (iron bangle), Kachhera ( long underwear) and Kirpan (sword).

  3. Every Khalsa will believe in one God.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation
Guru Gobind Singh founded the Sikh warrior community called Khalsa in 1699 and introduced the Five Ks, the five articles of faith that Khalsa Sikhs wear at all times. The five Ks were Kesh - uncut hair, Kangha - a wooden comb, Kara - an iron or steel bracelet worn on the wrist, Kirpan - a sword or dagger, Kacchera - short breeches. Some of principles to be observed by them were:
1.  Not to remove hair from the body.
2. Must believe only in One Immortal God.
3. Not to use Tobacco or other intoxicants
4. Every Khalsa will use Singh with his name and a Khalsa woman will use Kaur with her name.
Multiple choice the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

Which one of the following statements about the ebb and flow of religious movements during this period is not correct?

  1. Jainism had become especially connected with the merchants and traders

  2. Tantrism also gained in popularity and became prominent feature of religious life

  3. The orthodox Saivism had become largely associated with the ruling aristocracy

  4. All theological conflicts were connected with the possession and exploitation of land
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The statement that all theological conflicts were connected with land is a broad generalization that is not historically accurate; religious movements were driven by diverse philosophical and social factors.