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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

What is the term for 'mother' in Sanskrit?

  1. mata

  2. pita

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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The Sanskrit word for 'mother' is 'mata'.

Multiple choice

What is the term for 'brother' in Sanskrit?

  1. pita

  2. mata

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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The Sanskrit word for 'brother' is 'bhrata'.

Multiple choice

What is the term for 'son' in Sanskrit?

  1. putra

  2. duhitr

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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The Sanskrit word for 'son' is 'putra'.

Multiple choice

What is the term for 'house' in Sanskrit?

  1. griha

  2. vasa

  3. bhavana

  4. nilaya
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The Sanskrit word for 'house' is 'griha'.

Multiple choice

What is the Digambara view on the role of women in spiritual pursuits?

  1. Women are considered equal to men in their spiritual potential

  2. Women are seen as inferior to men and not capable of spiritual liberation

  3. Women are allowed to practice Jainism but are restricted from certain rituals

  4. Women are not allowed to practice Jainism at all
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The Digambara sect recognizes the spiritual equality of women and men, allowing women to pursue spiritual liberation and engage in religious practices on an equal footing with men.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of duty recognized in Indian philosophy?

  1. Svadharma

  2. Paradharma

  3. Asadharma

  4. Dharma
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Asadharma is not a type of duty recognized in Indian philosophy. It refers to unrighteous or immoral conduct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of dharma recognized in Indian philosophy?

  1. Svadharma

  2. Paradharma

  3. Asadharma

  4. Sanatana Dharma
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Asadharma is not a type of dharma recognized in Indian philosophy. It refers to unrighteous or immoral conduct.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of karma recognized in Indian philosophy?

  1. Sanchita karma

  2. Prarabdha karma

  3. Agami karma

  4. Asadharma karma
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Asadharma karma is not a type of karma recognized in Indian philosophy. It refers to unrighteous or immoral action.

Multiple choice

What is the term for 'father' in Sanskrit?

  1. pita

  2. mata

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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The Sanskrit word for 'father' is 'pita', which is the root of the words 'pita' in Hindi, 'pita' in Bengali, and 'pita' in Marathi.

Multiple choice

What is the Sanskrit word for 'love'?

  1. prema

  2. sneha

  3. maya

  4. kama
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The Sanskrit word for 'love' is 'prema', which is the root of the words 'pyar' in Hindi, 'prem' in Bengali, and 'prema' in Marathi.

Multiple choice

What is the Sanskrit word for 'mother'?

  1. pita

  2. mata

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanskrit word for 'mother' is 'mata', which is the root of the words 'maa' in Hindi, 'ma' in Bengali, and 'aai' in Marathi.

Multiple choice

What is the Sanskrit word for 'brother'?

  1. pita

  2. mata

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanskrit word for 'brother' is 'bhrata', which is the root of the words 'bhai' in Hindi, 'bhai' in Bengali, and 'bhau' in Marathi.

Multiple choice

What is the Sanskrit word for 'sister'?

  1. pita

  2. mata

  3. bhrata

  4. svasa
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The Sanskrit word for 'sister' is 'svasa', which is the root of the words 'bahan' in Hindi, 'bon' in Bengali, and 'bahin' in Marathi.

Multiple choice

What is the Sanskrit word for 'teacher'?

  1. guru

  2. acharya

  3. upadhyaya

  4. sikshaka
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The Sanskrit word for 'teacher' is 'guru', which is the root of the words 'guru' in Hindi, 'guru' in Bengali, and 'guru' in Marathi.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of fallacy in Nyaya logic?

  1. Hetvabhasa

  2. Sadhyabhasa

  3. Pakshabhasa

  4. Dharmatabhasa
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Hetvabhasa is a type of fallacy in Nyaya logic that occurs when the reason or evidence given for a conclusion is flawed or invalid.