Emergence of Psychology MCQ Questions and Answers

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Where was the first psychology department set up in India?

A) Delhi University B) Madras University C) Calcutta University D) Allahabad University

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Answer: Option C

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Arrange the following in chronology.
1. Department of Psychology started in Allahabad.
2. Girindra Shekhar Bose published journal 'Samiksha'.
3. Independent psychology department set up in DU.
4. Department of Applied Psychology
established in University of Mumbai.

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

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Answer: Option C

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Which state of mind is related to cosmic consciousness?

A) Mind and behaviour stress relaxation B) Mindfulness behavioural stress reduction C) Mindfulness based state reversal D) Mindfulness based stress reduction

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Answer: Option A

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What is the name given to the inner battle between the 'self' and 'soul' in Sufism?

A) Nafs B) Ghalb C) Run D) Jihaad

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Answer: Option D

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Name two important pioneers of 19^th century who interpreted Indian thoughts in context of Western Philosophy?

A) R.C. Tripathi and Sri Aurobindo B) Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya and R.C. Tripathi C) Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya and S. Radhakrishnan D) S. Radhakrishnan and Sri Aurobindo

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Answer: Option B

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Match the following:

List-I (Terms used in Sufism)	List-II (Physical Aspect)
A. Nafs	1. Heart
B. Ghalb	2. Soul
C. Ruh	3. Self
D. Jihad	4. Inner battle

A) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3 B) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2 C) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 D) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

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Answer: Option D

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Arrange the following in chronological order.
1. Nafs-al-Amanarah
2. Fana
3. Self surrender
4. Non-attachment

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

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Answer: Option B

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Who has worked on Psycho-spiritual thought and mental health in mid 20^th century?

A) Jadunath Sinha B) Akhilanand C) Sri Aurobindo D) S. Radha Krishnan

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Answer: Option C

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The correct answer is C: Sri Aurobindo

Let's break down why:

Sri Aurobindo: He was a philosopher and spiritual leader who developed a system of integral yoga.
His work significantly explored the connection between psychological well-being and spiritual growth during the mid-20th century. He integrated spirituality into his psychological understanding.

Jadunath Sinha, Akhilanand, and S. Radha Krishnan: While respected figures, their main focus wasn't primarily on integrating psycho-spiritual thought with mental health in the same direct and influential way as Sri Aurobindo during that specific period.

Therefore, Sri Aurobindo stands out as the key figure who actively worked on linking psycho-spiritual ideas with mental health in the mid-20th century.

What is 'Supra mentalisation' in integral Yoga ?

A) Realisation of enlightenment B) Realisation of the supermind C) Realisation of illumination D) All of the above

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Answer: Option D

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What are the three types of being according to Sri Aurobindo?

A) Outer, Central, Inner B) Outer, Inner, Psychic C) Outer, Inner, Jiva D) Outer, Inner, Atman

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Answer: Option B

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