Classical Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics MCQ Questions and Answers

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Atoms according to Naiyayikas are inactive and motionless, this leads to conclude that
1. motion is imparted to them by unseen power (adrsta) of dharma and adharma residing in individual soul.
2. atoms combine in geometrical progression and not in arithmetical way.
3. physical order presupposes the moral order
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A) 1 is a valid inference B) 2 is an invalid inference C) 1 and 3 are valid inferences D) 1, 2 and 3 are valid inferences

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Answer: Option D

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Theory of Asatkaryavada is purposed by which of the following?

A) Carvaka B) Samkhya C) Vaishesika D) Yoga

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Answer: Option C

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There are how many kinds of Action to Vaisesika philosophy?

A) Three B) Four C) Five D) Six

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Answer: Option C

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According to Yoga, which of the following is regarded as the first evolute of Prakriti?

A) Ahankara B) Chitta C) Both A and B D) None of these

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Answer: Option B

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Perception is an unerring knowledge of the unique particular thing is the view of

A) Buddhists B) Prabhakara C) Naiyayikas D) Vedantins

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Answer: Option A

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According to Nyaya, Perceptual Judgement is taken as

A) Nirvikalpaka perception B) Savikalpaka perception C) Actual perception D) Negative perception

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Answer: Option B

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What is regarded as the condition of verbal testimony?

A) Perception B) Vyapti C) Inference D) Akansha

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Answer: Option D

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Given below are an Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider them and select the correct answer given, below in the context of Carvaka Philosophy.
Assertion (A) The dead body must be conscious.
Reason(R) Consciousnessis an attribute of body.

A) A and R both are true and R is the correct explanation of A B) A and R both are true and R, is not the correct explanation of A C) A is true and R is false D) A is false and R is true

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Answer: Option D

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Which among the following is not Mimamsakas view?

A) Words and their meaning are eternal B) Words cannot be created or destroyed C) Words can be created or destroyed D) Words are manifested through human efforts

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Answer: Option C

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According to Vaibhasika school, existence of external object can be understood through which among the following?

A) Inference B) Perception C) Shabda D) None of these

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Answer: Option B

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