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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
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Buddhist monks are traditionally known for wearing saffron or orange robes as a symbol of renunciation and simplicity. The other terms are either incorrect religions or general labels.
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Reincarnation
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The Caste System
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Moksha
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Karma
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Reincarnation is the core belief in both Hinduism and Buddhism that the soul or consciousness is reborn into a new body after death. Moksha and Karma are related concepts but do not define the process of rebirth itself.
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Life is Suffering
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Buddha didn't agree with the Caste System
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Nirvana
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Buddha didn't believe in reincarnation
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Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, rejected the rigid social hierarchy of the Caste System prevalent in Hinduism, which became a key factor in the development of Buddhism.
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Nirvana
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Sangha
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Buddha
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Dhamma
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The triratna (trident-shaped symbol) in Buddhism represents the 'Three Jewels': Buddha, Dhamma (the teachings), and Sangha (the community). Nirvana is a state of liberation, not one of the three jewels.
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A madrasa is an educational institution, often associated with Islamic religious instruction. It is the Arabic word for school.
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Nag Panchami
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Holi
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Ram Navmi
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none of these
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Nag Panchami is a traditional festival in India where snakes are worshipped. Devotees offer milk and other items to snake idols or live snakes to seek protection.
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Hinduism
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Buddhism
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Sikhism
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Muslim
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Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak in the 15th century and is recognized as the fourth largest religion in India. The other options are either larger or not founded by him.
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karma
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Sanskrit
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reincarnation
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inoculation
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In Hinduism and Buddhism, karma refers to the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
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follows Buddha's teachings exactly
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rejects Buddha's teachings
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is based on the teachings of Mahariva
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is the largest branch of Buddhism
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Theravada Buddhism is the oldest surviving branch of Buddhism, which emphasizes the original teachings of the Buddha and individual enlightenment.
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moksha
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karma
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dharma
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sutra
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In Hinduism, karma is the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences.
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Siddhartha Gautama wandered through forests for years.
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Siddhartha Gautama became disenchanted with life
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Siddhartha Gautama gained insight into human suffering
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Siddhartha Gautama meditated under a tree
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Siddhartha Gautama first became disenchanted, then wandered, then gained insight (enlightenment), and finally meditated under a tree to achieve full awakening. Gaining insight is the culmination of his journey.
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Sikhism is a monotheistic religion that believes in one formless, eternal God (Waheguru).
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The five K's (Panj Kakar) are articles of faith that initiated Sikhs must wear at all times: Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (wooden comb), Katchera (cotton undergarments), Kara (iron bracelet), and Kirpan (ceremonial sword).
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Buddhism is a non-theistic religion. It does not focus on the worship of a creator god, but rather on the path to enlightenment and the cessation of suffering.
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The books of the Buddha
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An existence between two extremes
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Dharma
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The path through northern India
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The Middle Way refers to the path of moderation between the extremes of self-indulgence and self-mortification, as taught by Siddhartha Gautama.