Classical Indian Epistemology and Metaphysics MCQ Questions and Answers

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What does the 'Arthavada' stand for?

A) Injunction B) Names C) Hymns D) Explanatory Passage

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Answer: Option D

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According to Samkhya, Prakriti is referred as

A) First principle B) Second principle C) Third principle D) Fourth principle

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Answer: Option A

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Given below one Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider them in the light of Nyaya Philosophy and select the correct answer given below.
Assertion (A) Laksana cannot be Vrtti.
Reason (R) Sakti is a Vrtti and Sakti is not Laksana.

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

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Answer: Option D

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According to Nyaya school, Sabda is regarded as

A) Critical Sentence B) Acceptance C) Sentence a trustworthy person D) Statement of a trustworthy person

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Answer: Option D

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What does the obstacle in Karma decides according to Jaina philosophy?

A) Degree of Consciousness B) Motions of Consciousness C) Relevance of Consciousness D) All of the above

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Answer: Option A

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Mimamsa advocates the self validity of knowledge in respect of

A) Utpatti B) jnapatti C) Samudpatti D) Both A and B

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Answer: Option D

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According to Samkhya philosophy, Satkaryavada is regarded as

A) Brahma-prinamavada B) Vivartavada C) Arambhavada D) Prakriti-Parinamavada

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Answer: Option D

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According to Nyaya, Anumana is classified into

A) Svartha B) Paratha C) Both A and B D) Only A

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Answer: Option C

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The other name of Akhyati is

A) Vivekakhyati B) Anirvacaniya Khyati C) Viparitakhyati D) None of the above

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Answer: Option A

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Prabhakara's theory is criticised by . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .

A) Nyaya-Vaisesika B) Nyaya, Carvaka C) Mimamsa, Vedanta D) None of these

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Answer: Option A

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