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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 pastoral nomand and their movements pastoralists in the modern world history

Our spiritual gurus, in one of the stanzas in ______, have prayed that "O God Almighty! Help us not to do any injustice to our neighbours, nor harm our friends. Pray help us not to misbehave with those that love us."

  1. Samaveda

  2. Rigveda

  3. Yajurveda

  4. Atharvaveda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rigveda contains various hymns and prayers, including those emphasizing social harmony and ethical behavior toward neighbors and friends.

Multiple choice labour and its division social stratification labour sociology social inequality

It is said that the Four Varna system is based on Karma Theory.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Varna system started in Vedic Period. It finds mention in Rig Veda and Manusmriti. It is basically classification of people based on their occupation or position they hold in society according to which society is divided into four classes viz., Brahmans (priests or scholars having high position) , Kshatriyas (Warriors or knights), Vaishyas (traders), Shudras (unskilled workers or labourers). Varna in RigVeda means colour, complexion or outward experience. Varna system did not classify people as high and low or superior or inferior it was just classification in the order of the society based on the skills of people. According to the ancient text in Bhagvad Gita varna system is not hereditary but is based on karma(deeds). Hence the structure of four orders is based on quality and skills of the people and not by birth.

Multiple choice history development of sikh religion (1539 - 1581 ad) contribution of sikh gurus from guru angad dev ji to guru tegh bahadur ji guru arjan dev ji guru arjan dev ji: contribution in development of sikhism and martyrdom

Which of the followings were contributions of Guru Amardas Ji?

  1. Condemnation of Caste System and Untouchability

  2. Criticism of Sati and Purdah System

  3. Prohibition of Intoxicants

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Guru Amar Das was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism. He was a very religious Vaishanavite Hindu before becoming a Sikh. Some of his contributions were:
  1. Established the city of Goindval on the banks of river Bias in 1552 A.D. 
  2. Abolished the caste system.
  3. Strictly prohibited practices such as Sati, Parda and encouraged widow-remarriage.
  4. He taught that a devotee should keep his mind in control, eat only when hungry and prevent intoxicants.
Multiple choice sociology culture study of culture the tribes of india tribes in madhya pradesh

Which religion would you associate the 'Paryushana Parva' with?

  1. Buddhism

  2. Jainism

  3. Islam

  4. Christianity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Paryushana Parva' is associated with Jainism. It is also called as Daslakshana which is usually celebrated in August or September. Paryusana means "abiding and coming together". It is a time when the Jains take on vows of study and fasting.

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

Kanchi was a centre for the teaching and learning of _______ and ________ texts.

  1. Arabic and Persian

  2. Vedic and Buddhist

  3. Vedic and Persian

  4. Arabic and Buddhist
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Pallavas were great patrons of learning. Their capital Kanchi was an ancient centre of learning. Kanchipuram was a centre of education and was known as the ghatikasthanam, or "place of learning" was also a religious centre of advanced education for Jainism and Vedas,

Multiple choice geography preservation of our heritage preserving indian heritage applied history spread and propagation of indian culture

Valabhi was an important centre of ____ and ____ philosophy from fifth to eighth century CE.

  1. Hindu and Muslim

  2. Hindu and Sikh

  3. Jain and Buddhist

  4. Jain and Parsi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vallabhi is an ancient city located in the Saurashtra peninsula of Gujarat. It was founded by a Kshtriya Vijayasena in the third cent. It was an important centre of Jain and Buddhist. Gunamati and Sthiramati are stated to be two famous Buddhist scholars of Vallabhi at the middle of seventh century. It was here that the Jains produced the Jain Agams.

Multiple choice zoology biodiversity, classification and conservation levels of biodiversity environmental conservation and biodiversity biodiversity on earth and in india

Let no one species encroach over the right and privileges of other species is the stanza from

  1. Atharva Veda

  2. Isha Upanishad

  3. Kautilyas Arthashastra

  4. Bhagvat Geeta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Isha Upanishad is one of shortest Upanishads, which is embedded as the final chapters of Shukla Yajurveda, the following stanza is found in this upanishad.

So, the correct answer is 'Isha Upanishad'

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Jainism was founded by __________.

  1. Mahavira

  2. Buddha

  3. Zoroaster

  4. Tao
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jainism was founded by Lord Mahavira. He was 24th Jain Tirthankara. He is also known as Vardhamana. He was the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. He was born at Kundgram in Vaishali. The principle of ahimsa (non-violence) is a fundamental belief of Jainism.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which one of the following hills is/are sacred to the Jainas?
1. Satrunjauyagiri
2. Urjayantogiri
3. Arbudagiri
4. Chandragiri

  1. 1 only

  2. 1, 2, 3, and 4

  3. 1 and 3

  4. 2 and 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Satrunjayagiri (Palitana) and Arbudagiri (Mount Abu) are famous sacred sites for Jains. Urjayantogiri (Girnar) is also sacred, but based on the options provided, C is the most standard pairing.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

In which of the following Council Jainism was divided into two?

  1. Fourth Jain Council

  2. Third Jain Council

  3. Second Jain Council

  4. First Jain Council
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jainism split into Digambara and Svetambara sects during the First Jain Council held at Pataliputra, primarily due to differences in discipline and interpretation of texts.