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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 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 elements of business fundamentals of business activities characteristics of vocational activities basis of classification of business activities classification of business

In ancient Indian literature, the post of secretary is referred as __________.

  1. Sachiva

  2. Scribae

  3. Secretaries

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In ancient Indian literature and historical documents the word 'Sachiva' was used for a secretary. Originally, the term 'secretary' was mainly related with the person who does writing work for his master.

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 business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

Which Sangam literature was composed by Jain monks and the theme is the transient nature of life and youth?

  1. Nanmanikkatiga

  2. Naaladiyar

  3. Inna Narpathu

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

Answer - (B) - Naaladiyar

Naaladiyar was composed by 'Jain monks'. It is divided into three sections. The first section focuses on the importance of virtuous life, the second section deals with government and management of wealth and the third section deals with pleasure. Inna Narpathu was authored by Kapilar. Nanmanikkatiga was composed by Vilambi Naganaar.

Multiple choice business studies ancient indian economy sangam age society and culture in ancient tamizhagam: the sangam age our golden past

Which of the following Sangam Text is the collection of 100 songs of Vilambi Naganaar and deals conditions / emotions of 4 types of people who cannot sleep in the night and they are thief, lovelorn, after money, and worrying about losing money?

  1. Nanmanikkatiga

  2. Acharakkovai

  3. Thirikatukam

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

Answer - A - Nanmanikkatikai

Nanmanikkatikai is a Tamil poetic work of didactic nature belonging to Patinenkilkanakku anthology of Tamil literature. It contains one hundred songs written by Vilambi Naganaar. It deals with four different ideas. This poem describes four different type of people who cannot sleep in the night and they are thief, lovelorn, after money and worrying about losing money.

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.