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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 history guru nanak dev ji and his contemporary society guru nanak dev ji and his teachings political and social conditions of punjab before guru nanak dev ji sufism in india

Which of the following are correct about the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji?

  1. He expressed his teachings associated with practical and religious life in very somple way.

  2. He used simple language of the people.

  3. Gist of his teachings is that man should recite the Nam of God with sincere heart and should do good deeds while leading a pure worldly life of truth.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Guru Nanak's teachings were characterized by their simplicity, use of the common language (Punjabi/vernacular), and focus on practical, ethical living and devotion to the One God.

Multiple choice history the rashtrakutas of manyakheta and the chalukyas of kalyana the rashtrakutas (753 a.d. to 973 a.d.) rashtrakutas the rashtrakutas

Which of the following set correctly represents three gems of Kannada literature?

  1. Pampa, Ranna, Harihara

  2. Pampa, Harihara, Janna

  3. Pampa, Ranna, Ponna

  4. Ranna, Janna, Ponna
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Pampa known as Adikavi wrote Adipurana. Ubhayakavi Poona composed 'Shanti Purana.' Ranna wrote 'Gadayuddha' (Sahas Bheem Vijaya).

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

Where we found the name of janapadas?

  1. In Sanskrit

  2. In Pali

  3. In Ardhamagadhi

  4. All of above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The janapadas called 'Ashmak' occupied a part of today's Maharashtra. The names of these janapadas can be found in Sanskrit, Pali and Arshamagadhi literature. One can also find information about them in the writing of Greek historians.

Multiple choice history magadh empire and india during the period of kingdoms administration during mahajanapada emergence of kingdoms and republics mahajanapada age

The traces of Janapadas and Mahajanpadas are found in___?

  1. Vedic text

  2. Buddha text

  3. Jaina text

  4. All the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

References to the Janapadas and Mahajanapadas are found across various ancient Indian texts, including Vedic literature, Buddhist canons (like the Anguttara Nikaya), and Jaina texts (like the Bhagavati Sutra).

Multiple choice history the making of regional cultures development of regional cultures the flowering of regional culture regional cultures

Bengali literature is divided into two parts ______________.

  1. Indebted to Sanskrit

  2. Independent of Sanskrit

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bengali literature indebted to Sanskrit- It includes the translations of the Sanskrit epics, the Mangalakavyas and bhakti literature such as the biographies of Chaitanyadeva (the leader of the Vaishnava bhakti movement). These are easier to date because many manuscripts have been found indicating that they were composed between the late 15th and the middle of the 18th centuries. Bengali literature independent of Sanskrit- It includes Nath literature such as the songs of Maynamati and Gopichandra, stories concerning the worship of Dharma Thakur, and fairy tales, folk tales and ballads. These were circulated orally and cannot be precisely dated and were particularly popular in eastern Bengal where the Brahmanical influence was relatively weak.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

_________ is also called the Great Middle Path.

  1. Jainism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Hinduism

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

According to Gautama Buddha, sorrow is caused by excessive craving and desire. We can attain freedom from sorrow if we control our desires. In order  to gain control over our desires, we need to live a balanced and controlled life, and should not cause pain to any living being. Buddha taught that one should avoid extremes -extreme penance or extreme pleasure, but instead follow a middle path. That is why Buddhism is also called the Great Middle Path.

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Whose teachings have  been compiled in three collections called Tripitaka?

  1. Makhkhali Goshala

  2. Vardhamana Mahavira

  3. Ajita Keshkambalin

  4. Gautama Buddha
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The teachings of Buddha came to be known as Buddhism. The teachings of Buddha and his followers have been compiled in three collections (Thripitikas) called the Sutta Pitaka, the Abhidhamma Pitaka and Vinaya Pitaka. Tripitaka or Three Baskets is a traditional term used for various Buddhist scriptures. It is also known as Pali Canon in English. 

Multiple choice social studies from gathering food to growing food - the earliest people tribal societies the earliest people tribes, nomad and settled societies

Buddhism was founded by __________.

  1. Vardhamana Mahavira

  2. Gautama Buddha

  3. Makhkhali Goshala

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

Gautama Buddha found that people everywhere were miserable and in conflict with each other. He began to think, how can we get rid of this misery? Gautama also left his family and home in search of answers to such questions. He became a Parivrajaka, and after years of penance and meditation arrived at some answers to these questions. The teachings of Buddha came to be known as Buddhism.

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
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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 biology plant kingdom and the environment around us some important plants uses of plants as medicine medicinal plants

Charaka is usually known as the father of Indian medicine. However it is not generally known that he also tried to list the names of all animals and plants then known to science. How many animals did he list in this Cbaraka Samhita?

  1. 1,000

  2. 750

  3. 380

  4. 2,002
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Born in 300 BC Acharya Charak  was one of the principal contributors to the ancient art and science of Ayurveda, a system of medicine and lifestyle developed in Ancient India. Acharya Charak  has been crowned as the Father of Medicine. His renowned work, the “Charak Samhita“, is considered as an encyclopedia of Ayurveda. Also tried to list the names of all animals and plants are 380 number. So, the correct option is"C" (380).

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,