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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

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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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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D Correct answer
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 sociology community study of community forests - tribals study of tribals

What is the name for Nomadism in Hindi?

  1. Sanchari

  2. Tirugubothu

  3. Tenti

  4. Nomas
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Movement of people from one place to another in search of food and grassland is called Nomadic life. The people are called nomads. They do not settle at one place for long time and wandered in search of food and temporary residence. Sanchari is the name for Nomadism in Hindi.

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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A Correct answer
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 sociology introduction to sociology fundamentals of sociology the world of social sciences and early thinkers sociology : what? why?

'Politics and Religion', 'Sociological Essays on Veerashaivism' are the works of __________.

  1. G.S Ghruye

  2. Iravati Karve

  3. A.R Desai

  4. C. Parvathamma
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D Correct answer
Explanation
C. Parvathamma was first Indian Dalit woman Sociologist who was contemporary to the M.N. Srinivas. She has highly criticized the work of Srinivas. She wrote about the harsh reality that lower caste people face and how the caste system is detrimental to society. She made a valuable contribution in anti-caste movement, Veerasaivism and criticized exclusive Brahminical Scholarship.
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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D Correct answer
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.