Classical Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics MCQ Questions and Answers

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In Jains concept of substance what does the Asti-Kaya includes in it?

A) Matter B) Time C) Rationality D) Empiricist

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Answer: Option A

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Who among the following is regarded as founder of 'Nyingma-pa' lineages

A) Guru-Padma-Sambhava B) Khon-Konchok C) Marpa Chokyi Lodro D) Khyungpo-Naljor

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Answer: Option A

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:

List-I	List-II
a. Pratyaksam kalpanapodam	1. Dharmakirti
b. Jnanakaranakam jnanam pratyekasam	2. Dinnaga
c. lndriyarthasanni karsotpannam jnanam avyapadesyam	3. Gangesa
d. Pratyaksam kalpanapodam abhrantam	4. Gautama

A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1 C) a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1 D) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

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Answer: Option C

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Match the following:

List-I	List-II
a. Dharana	1. Fixing the mind on the nose tip
b. Pratijna	2. Control of the senses
c. Niyama	3. Self-culture
d. Pranayama	4. Control of breath

A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 B) a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 C) a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1 D) a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1

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Answer: Option A

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According to Prabhakara . . . . . . . . is only partial truth arid it is imperfect knowledge.

A) Inference B) Smriti C) Recognition D) Postulation

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Answer: Option B

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The main objective of the Mimamsa system is

A) to establish the authority of the Upanishads B) to establish the authority of the Vedas C) to establish the authority of the Smritis D) None of the above

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Answer: Option B

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Anumana means
1. inference
2. second kind of knowledge
3. perception
4. third kind of knowledge
Select the correct answer:

A) 1 and 2 B) 2 and 3 C) 3 and 4 D) 2 and 4

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Answer: Option A

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According to Jain's what does the 'Dharma' signifies?

A) Concept B) Doctrine C) Motion D) Movement

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Answer: Option D

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The nirvikalpaka state of pratyaksa is proved by the Naiyayikas by

A) Pratyaksa B) Anumana C) Upamana D) Sabda

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Answer: Option D

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According to the Vaisesikas, the absence of knowledge resides in human self by the relation of

A) Samavaya B) Svarupa C) Samyoga D) Vaisistya

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Answer: Option B

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