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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

Hymns dedicated to the Gods are known as....

  1. canta

  2. upanishads

  3. leegra

  4. mantras
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mantras are sacred utterances, sounds, or syllables, often in Sanskrit, that are repeated in hymns and prayers to deities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following means priest?

  1. Priest

  2. Brahmin

  3. Kshatriya

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

The Brahmins are the highest caste in the traditional Vedic system, responsible for performing religious rituals and teaching the Vedas.

Multiple choice

Why did Buddhism split into 2 branches?

  1. Because of disagreement between Buddhists.

  2. Because Asoka told them it was mandatory to split.

  3. Because they thought it would be convenient to split.

  4. Because they wanted to split.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Buddhism split into branches like Theravada and Mahayana primarily due to disagreements over monastic practices and the interpretation of the Buddha's teachings. These differences in doctrine and lifestyle led to the formal division.

Multiple choice

How did Buddhism spread beyond India?

  1. By a TV show.

  2. By YouTube ads.

  3. By missionaries sent by the Buddha.

  4. By missionaries sent by Asoka.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Asoka the Great was a major patron of Buddhism and sent missionaries to various regions, including Southeast Asia and the Hellenistic world, to spread the faith.

Multiple choice

How did Buddhism develop?

  1. When Nelson Mandela began to ask questions.

  2. When Muhammad the prophet found enlightenment.

  3. When Siddarhtha began to ask questions and found enlightenment.

  4. When Mahavira found enlightenment.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, left his life of luxury to seek the cause of human suffering. After years of meditation and inquiry, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Multiple choice

How did Jainism develop?

  1. When Mahavira unhappy with Hinduism created it.

  2. When Evo Morales created it.

  3. When an untouchable created it.

  4. When Jesus unhappy with Buddhism created it.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira is credited with reviving and organizing Jainism in the 6th century BCE. He was a contemporary of the Buddha and sought to reform existing religious practices.

Multiple choice

*What did Asoka do to encourage Buddhism?

  1. He practiced and preached the teachings of the Buddha.

  2. He gave up hunting - the sport of kings.

  3. He forbade the sacraficing of animals.

  4. All choices are correct.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Asoka promoted Buddhism by adopting its teachings, ending royal hunts, and banning animal sacrifices, demonstrating his commitment to non-violence.

Multiple choice

The highest Buddhist monk is called the?

  1. Dalai Lama

  2. Supreme Lama

  3. Cool Lama

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

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. The other terms are fabricated or generic.

Multiple choice

A repetitive prayer by a monk is called a?

  1. lama

  2. ritual

  3. mass

  4. mantra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A mantra is a word, sound, or phrase repeated by monks during meditation or prayer. A lama is a teacher, and a ritual is a broader ceremony.