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Introduction toIndian Philosophy 1 School of Distance Education UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION BA SANSKRIT (2011 Admn.) III SEMESTER COMPLEMENTARY COURSE INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN PHILOSOPHY QUESTION BANK 1. The etymological meaning of the word 'Philosophy' is ? a. love of knowledge b. love of learning c. love of reasoning d. love of the Universe 2. The Three kinds of pains according to Indian Philosophy are ? a. D°na, Bheda and Danda b. Àdy°tmika, Àdhibhautika and Àdhidaivika c. ·rava∏a, Manana and Nididy°sana d. Sattva, Rajas and Tamas 3. Vedas are in Number? a. Four b. Five c. Three d. Two 4. What is the meaning of the root " ¥…n¬˘' (vid) from which the word Veda is derived. a. to understant b. to listen c. to hear d. to know 5. According to Mim°msaka view the Vedas are Ú ? a. Apauru¿eya b. Ady°ropa c. Advitiya d. Avaidika
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Introduction toIndian Philosophy 1

School of Distance Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

BA SANSKRIT (2011 Admn.)

III SEMESTER

COMPLEMENTARY COURSE

INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN PHILOSOPHY

QUESTION BANK1. The etymological meaning of the word 'Philosophy' is ?

a. love of knowledge

b. love of learning

c. love of reasoning

d. love of the Universe

2. The Three kinds of pains according to Indian Philosophy are ?

a. D°na, Bheda and Danda

b. Àdy°tmika, Àdhibhautika and Àdhidaivika

c. ·rava∏a, Manana and Nididy°sana

d. Sattva, Rajas and Tamas

3. Vedas are in Number?

a. Four

b. Five

c. Three

d. Two

4. What is the meaning of the root " ¥…n¬˘' (vid) from which the word Veda is derived.

a. to understant

b. to listen

c. to hear

d. to know

5. According to Mim°msaka view the Vedas are Ú ?

a. Apauru¿eya

b. Ady°ropa

c. Advitiya

d. Avaidika

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School of Distance Education6. Udg°ta is a ?

a. Œigvedin

b. S°mavedin

c. Yajurvedin

d. Adharvavedin

7. The priest of Œigveda is known as ?

a. Hot°

b. Advryuh

c. Udg°t°

d. Brahman

8. Advaryu is a priest?

a. Œigveda

b. Yajurveda

c. S°maveda

d. Adharvaveda

9. The Œig Samhita is divided in to Ma∏dalas.

a. Nine

b. Ten

c. Four

d. Five

10. Max Muller Supposed the data of Vedas tobe

a. 1200 BC

b. 800 BC

c. 2500 BC

d. 2400 BC

11. The two Br°hmanas of Œigveda are

a. S°kala and B°¿kala

b. ·ik¿ha and Kalpa

c. Aitareya and Kau¿itaki

d. M°∏dukeya and Taittiriya

12. B°lagangadhara Tilak supposed the date of Vedas tobe

a. 3500 BC

b. 1200 BC

c. 4000 BC

d. 5000 BC

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School of Distance Education13. Kenopani¿ad is a part of veda.

a. Œigveda

b. Yajurveda

c. S°maveda

d. Atharvaveda

14. is a S°mavediya Upani¿ad.

a. Kath∞pani¿ad

b. Chandogyopani¿ad

c. M°∏dukyopani¿ad

d. Praø∞pani¿ad

15. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan has distinguished the date of the Vedic period between

a. 1500 to 600 BC

b. 600 to 200 BC

c. 4000 to 3000 BC

d. 1800 to 800 BC

16. The ·aunaka Samhita belonged to Veda.

a. Œigveda

b. S°maveda

c. Yajurveda

d. Atharvaveda

17. The Praønopani¿ad belonged to Veda.

a. Œigveda

b. Yajurveda

c. S°maveda

d. Atharvaveda

18. According to Ny°ya Philosophy Prama is

a. Yath°rtha Sm§iti

b. Ayath°rtha Sm§iti

c. Yath°rtha Anubhavah

d. Ayath°rtha Anubhavah

19. Which among the following knowledge is Prama

a. Samøaya

b. Pratyak¿a

c. Brama

d. Tarka

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School of Distance Education20. Nyaya Philosophy accepts Pram°∏as.

a. Five

b. Six

c. Three

d. Four

21. According to Ny°ya, the source by which prama obtained is 'known as

a. Pram°∏a

b. Pratyak¿a

c. Anum°na

d. Kaivalya

22. The theory of illusion accepted by Nyaya is known as

a. Satkhy°tiv°da

b. Akhy°tiv°da

c. Anyath° khy°tiv°da

d. Àtmakhy°tiv°da

23. How many propositions does the Ny°ya syllogism have

a. Two

b. Three

c. Five

d. Four

24. Li¥gapar°marøa is

a. a way of talking

b. a manner in which middle term is related to major term

c. a kind of induction

d. a kind of deduction

25. According to Ny°ya which kind of inference is based on mere co-existence?

a. Par°rth°num°na

b. Purvavat Anum°na

c. ·e¿avat Anum°na

d. S°m°nyato∑§¿∂a Anum°na

26. Pram°∏a in Indian philosophy implies

a. means of knowledge

b. means of valid knowledge

c. means of Invalid knowledge

d. the thing to be known

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School of Distance Education27. The Naiy°yikas accepts cognition of non-existence as generated by

a. Perception

b. Inference

c. Comparison

d. Verbal testimony

28. Which of the following doctrines regarding the validity of knowledge is advocated by the Ny°ya- Vaiøesika System?

a. Extrinsic validity of knowledge

b. Intrinsic Validity of knowledge

c. The idealistive validity of knowledge

d. The illusory validity of knowledge

29. "The Pot is not yet produced'' select the correct form of Abh°va?

a. Pr°gabh°va

b. Pradhvams°bh°va

c. Atyant°bh°va

d. Anyony°bh°va

30. Which of the following is correct according to Ny°ya Philosophy.

a. S°m°nya is a dravya

b. S°m°nya is a gu∏a

c. S°m°nya is a pad°rtha

d. S°m°nya is a karma

31. Which among the following means of knowledge is produced by the knowledge of resemblanceor similarity.

a. Pratyak¿a

b. Anum°na

c. Upam°na

d. ·abdha

32. Which among the following condition is violated by the statement 'water the plant with fire'?

a. Àk°¥k¿a

b. Yogyata

c. Sannidhi

d. T°tparya

33. In which pram°∏a, Arth°pathi is reduced by Naiyayikas?

a. Pratyak¿a

b. Anum°na

c. Upam°na

d. ·abdha

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School of Distance Education34. According to Ny°ya, God is

a. Creator

b. Maintainer

c. Destroyer

d. All of the above

35. How many pad°rthas are accepted by Vaiøe¿ika?

a. Four

b. Twenty Four

c. Seven

d. Twelve

36. The theory of atomistic pluralism is accepted by

a. S°mkhya-Yoga

b. Ved°nta

c. Mim°ms°

d. Ny°ya-Vaiøe¿ika

37. Which among the following does not come under Vaiøe¿ika Pad°rtha?

a. Karma

b. Samyoga

c. S°manya

d. Viøe¿a

38. For its existence qualities (gu∏as) depend on

a. Pad°rthas

b. God

c. Karma

d. Dravya

39. Vaiøesika do not accept testimony as an independent source of knowledge because

a. Testimony can be included under inference

b. Vedas are not reliable

c. No one is authorised

d. Words are non - eternal

40. In the Statement 'Rose is Red' the relation between Rose and Red according to Vaiøe¿ika, is acase of

a. Samyoga

b. Svar£pa

c. T°d°tmya

d. Samav°ya

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School of Distance Education41. Ny°ya Vaiøesika philosophy is both

a. Realistic and dualistic

b. Realistive and monistic

c. Realistic and Pluralistic

d. Rdealistic and monistic

42. Which of the following system is founded by Gautama ?

a. Ny°ya

b. Vaiøe¿ika

c. S°mkhya

d. Yoga

43. 'Vaiøesika s£tra' is written by

a. Praøastap°da

b. Ka∏°da

c. Udayana

d. ·riodhara

44. Ny°ya Philosophy is also known as

a. Ànv¢k¿iki

b. Alaukika

c. Asa¥ga

d. Aprok¿ha

45. Ny°ya Darshana is also known as Tarkaø°stra because

a. It is the Science of Cause

b. It is the Science of reasoning

c. It is the Science of critical study

d. It is the Science of logic

46. Gautama's 'Ny°ya S£tra' was commented upon by

a. Praøastap°da

b. V°tsy°yana

c. Kapika

d. V°chaspati

47. Who wrote 'NyayaV°rtika'?

a. Udy∞takara

b. Udayana

c. V°chaspati

d. Praøastap°da

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School of Distance Education48. Who wrote 'Ny°yaKusum°njali'?

a. Udyotakara

b. Udayana

c. Ka∏°da

d. Kapika

49. Who wrote 'Ny°yaMaµjari'?

a. Jagann°tha

b. Jan°rdana

c. Jayanta

d. Udayana

50. Who wrote 'TattvaChint°ma∏i'?

a. Ganeøha

b. Gad°dhara

c. Gautama

d. Gangeøha

51. 'Sarvadarshana Samgraha' is written by

a. Udayan°charya

b. M°dhav°charya

c. ·ankar°charya

d. Gautama

52. Ny°ya maintains two stages of perception, they are

a. Pratyak¿a and Anum°na

b. Savikalpaka and Nirvikalpaka

c. Pram°∏a and Prameya

d. Vy°pti and Hetu

53. Which among the following theories of causation is accepted by S°mkhya

a. Asatk°ryav°da

b. Àrambhav°da

c. Satk°ryav°da

d. Vivartav°da

54. The theory that the effect is pre - existent in its material cause, is know as

a. Asatk°ryav°da

b. Àrambhav°da

c. Satk°ryav°da

d. None of the above

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School of Distance Education55. S°mkhya's Satk°ryav°da is known as

a. Prak§ti Pari∏°mav°da

b. Brahma Pari∏mav°da

c. Vivarta v°da

d. Param°∏u v°da

56. Which among the following arguement is in support of Satk°ryav°da is given by the S°mkhya?

a. Asadakara∏°t

b. Bhed°n°m pari∏°m°t

c. Samanvay°t

d. Adi¿t°n°t

57. According to S°mkhya, all material effects are the modifications (pari∏°ma) of

a. Puru¿ha

b. Prak§iti

c. Brahma

d. M°ya

58. Prakriti is the of the universe

a. Product

b. Efficent cause

c. Uncaused root cause

d. None of the above

59. As the first principle of the Universe, prakriti is called

a. Pradh°na

b. Avyakta

c. Puru¿a

d. Anum°na

60. Which of the following is true about Puru¿a in S°mkhya philosophy

a. Puru¿a is Trigu∏°tmaka

b. Puru¿a is Jada

c. Puru¿a is the uncaused root cause of the universe

d. Puru¿a is the principal of pure consciousness

61. Mahat Produces according to S°mkhya philosophy.

a. Puru¿a

b. Prak§ti

c. Aha¥k°ra

d. Antakara∏a

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School of Distance Education62. The S°ttvika Ahank°ra produces , says S°mkhyaK°rika.

a. Five senory organs

b. Five pr°∏as

c. Puru¿ha

d. Mahat

63. Tradition regards as the founder of S°mkhya system of philosophy

a. Kapila

b. Ka∏°da

c. Jaimini

d. Gautama

64. Who worte S°mkhya k°rika?

a. Kapila

b. Àsuri

c. Mur°ri

d. Iøwarak§i¿h∏a

65. is the philosophy of right knowledge (samyak khy°ti or jµ°na)

a. Yoga

b. S°mkhya

c. Mim°msa

d. Ved°nta

66. S°mkhya maintains a clear cut dualism between

a. Prak§iti and Mahat

b. Jeeva and Jagat

c. Puru¿a and prak§iti

d. Jeeva and Jada

67. is the author of 'S°mkhyatattvakaumudi''

a. Iøwara k§i¿h∏a

b. Gaudap°da

c. Kapila

d. V°caspati Miøra

68. Who wrote 'S°mkhya-Pravachana Bh°¿ya'

a. Iøwarak§¿∏a

b. Gaudap°da

c. Vijµ°na Bik¿u

d. Kapila

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School of Distance Education69. According to S°mkhya, Puru¿a needs prak§iti for

a. Bh∞ga and Apavarga

b. Bh∞ga and Ty°ta

c. Bh∞ga and Y∞ga

d. Bh∞ga and Anubhava

70. is nither a cause nor an effect, says S°mkhya syatem of thought.

a. Prak§iti

b. Puru¿a

c. Mahat

d. Ahamk°ra

71. is only cause and not the effect in S°mkhya theory of causation

a. Purusha

b. Prak§iti

c. Mahat

d. Ahamk°ra

72. According to S°mkhya, liberation is a state of

a. Complete isolation

b. No pleasure no pain and no bliss

c. Pure consciousness

d. All of the above

73. According to Yoga Philosophy 'chitta' means

a. Buddhi aha¥k°ra and manas

b. Prak§ti

c. Mind

d. None of the above

74. When chitta is related to any object it assumes the form of that object. This form is called

a. Chitta Vritti

b. Chitta-bhumi

c. Nidra

d. Sm§ti

75. Which among the following is not included under the kind of chittav§tti?

a. Pram°∏a

b. Nidra

c. Avidya

d. Sm§ti

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School of Distance Education76. is the person who possess perfect knowledge, and perfect power

a. God

b. Puru¿a

c. Brahman

d. Prak§ti

77. There are two main kinds of S°m°dhi according to Yoga philosophy and they are

a. S°dhana and dhy°na

b. Samprajµ°ta and asamprajµ°ta

c. Yama and Niyama

d. Dh°ra∏a and Dy°na

78. Which among the following School does not believe in God

a. Yoga

b. M¢m°msa

c. Ny°ya

d. S°mkhya

79. S°mkhya believes in the

a. Plurality of Puru¿a

b. Plurality of God

c. Plurality of Prak§ti

d. Plurality of Brahmam

80. Yoga mostly accepts the metaphysics and the epistemology of

a. Ny°ya

b. Mim°msa

c. S°mkhya

d. Vaiøe¿ika

81. 'Yoga V°rtika' is written by

a. Vijµ°nabik¿u

b. Pataµjali

c. V°caspati

d. Kapila

82. Yoga sutra is devided in to

a. Two parts

b. Three parts

c. Four parts

d. Five parts

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School of Distance Education83. The first part of Yoga S£tra is known as

a. Kaivalya p°da

b. S°dhan°p°da

c. Vibhutip°da

d. Sam°dhip°da

84. Viparyaya is a kind of

a. Chittabhumi

b. Chittav§itti

c. Kleøha

d. Sm§ti

85. Sam°dhi, in which mediator and the object of meditation are completely fused together, isknown as

a. Savitarka

b. Samprajµ°ta

c. Asamprajµ°ta

d. S°smita

86. God is devoid of , in Yoga philosophy

a. R°ga

b. Dve¿a

c. Avidya

d. All of these

87. is the traditional founder of Yoga philosophy.

a. P°∏ini

b. Pataµjali

c. Jaimini

d. Kapila

88. Yoga means

a. Chittav§itti Nirodhah

b. Chittav§itti Nir°sah

c. Sam°dhi

d. S°dhan°

89. The modifications of the Chitta are of kinds

a. Four

b. Five

c. Six

d. Seven

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School of Distance Education90. Asmit° is a according to yoga philosophy

a. Chittavritti

b. Kleøa

c. Nidra

d. Sm§iti

91. ·auca and santo¿a are came under

a. Yama

b. Niyama

c. Àsana

d. Pr°∏°y°ma

92. Control of the senses and consists in withdrawing the sense from their objects are known as

a. Pr°∏°y°ma

b. Dh°ra∏a

c. Dhy°na

d. Praty°h°ra

93. Ahimsa, satya and °steya etc are came under in A¿∂°nga yoga.

a. Yama

b. Niyama

c. Àsana

d. Dhy°na

94. Yoga accepts pram°∏as

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

95. Yoga is also known as

a. Niriøwara S°mkhya

b. Seøwara S°mkhya

c. Hetuv°da

d. Anvik¿iki

96. Who wrote 'Yogas£tra'

a. P°∏ini

b. Pataµjali

c. Kapila

d. Ka∏°da

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School of Distance Education97. Vik¿ipta is a

a. Chitta V§itti

b. Niyama

c. Yama

d. Chittabh£mi

98. Yama, Niyama, Àsana etc are came under

a. Aøt°∏ga yoga

b. Chitta V§ittis

c. Chitta Bh£mis

d. Sam°dhi

99. According to 'Yogas£tra', the symbol of God is

a. Sree

b. Aum

c. Veda

d. Hari

100. God is responsible for the association and dissociation of says Yogas£tra

a. Prak§iti and Puru¿ha

b. Jeeva and Iøwara

c. Bhoga and Apavarga

d. Dharma and Mok¿ha

101. The world Mim°msa literally means

a. P£jito vich°rah

b. Samyak vich°rah

c. Samyak charcha

d. Kevalajµ°na

102. The earlier portion of the Veda, i.e., the mantra and Br°hma∏a portain, is called

a. SamhitaK°∏da

b. Jµ°nak°∏da

c. Mok¿hak°∏da

d. Karmak°∏da

103. The founder of Mim°msa philosophy is

a. ·abara Sw°mi

b. ·ankar°charya

c. Jaimini

d. B°gar°yana

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School of Distance Education104. Who wrote Mim°ms°-S£tra?

a. Jaimini

b. ·abara

c. ·ankara

d. B°dar°ya∏a

105. Jaimini's Mim°ms°S£tra begins with an inquiry in to the nature of

a. Karma

b. Brahma

c. Dharma

d. Veda

106. Who commented Mim°ms° - S£tra?

a. Jaimini

b. ·ankara

c. ·reedhara

d. ·abara

107. Who wrote 'Prakara∏a-paµchika?

a. ·ankara

b. ·abara

c. ·°likan°tha

d. B°dar°ya∏a

108. Pr°bh°kara's commentary on Mim°msa Bh°øya is known as

a. B§hati

b. Bh°mati

c. Mim°msa Paribh°¿a

d. Mim°ms° prakara∏a

109. Who is known as 'guru' in mim°ms° Philosophy

a. Jaimini

b. Prabh°kara

c. Kum°rila Bha∂∂a

d. ·abarasw°min

110. Who was the founder of Bh°∂∂a School of Mim°msa.

a. Jaimini

b. Prabh°kara

c. Kum°rila

d. ·abara Sw°min

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School of Distance Education111. Who wrote commentary on ·lokav°rtika

a. Prabh°kara Miøra

b. Ma∏dana Miøra

c. V°chaspati Miøra

d. P°rthas°radhi Miøra

112. Mim°msaka accepts

a. Jµ°napram°∏ya

b. Swatapr°m°∏ya

c. Arthapr°m°∏ya

d. none of the above

113. Jaimini's P£rva Mim°ms°s£tra had chapters

a. Sixteen

b. Eighteen

c. Ten

d. Twelve

114. Bh°∂∂a School of Mim°msa accepts Pram°∏as

a. Six

b. Five

c. Four

d. Three

115. Who accepts 'Anupalabdhi' (non-Apprehension) as and indipendent source of knowledge.

a. Prabh°kara

b. Kum°rila

c. Kapila

d. Gautama

116. 'Anvitabhidh°nav°da' theory is related to

a. Prabh°kara

b. Kum°rila

c. Gautama

d. Ka∏°da

117. Pr°bh°kara's view of error is known as

a. Akhy°tiv°da

b. Anirvachaiyakhy°ti V°da

c. Satkhy°ti v°da

d. Anyath°khy°ti v°da

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School of Distance Education118. According to the Mimamsa School the performance of sacrifice (Yajµa) gives rise to karmaphala

through

a. Interference of God

b. Creation of Ap£rva

c. Some natural power

d. Power of Mantra

119. divided testimony into personal (pauru¿eya) and impersonal (apauru¿eya).

a. R°m°nuja

b. Kum°rila

c. Prabh°kara

d. Kapila

120. The theory of 'Abhinit°nvayav°da' is given by

a. Prabh°kara

b. Kum°rila

c. Jaimini

d. Gautama

121. Jaimini defines dharma as

a. Performance of Vedic ceremonies

b. Religion

c. A command or injunction which impels men to action

d. A network of relationship

122. Ap£rva, according to Mim°msa is

a. An unseen potency produced by actions performed

b. Actions performed in previous life

c. Liberation

d. Unique

123. Prabh°kara School of thought defines valid knowledge as

a. Anubhava

b. Anubhuthi

c. Abh°va

d. Ap£rva

124. Pram°na has got greatest importance in Mim°ms° philosophy

a. Anum°na

b. Abh°va

c. ·abdha

d. Arth°patti

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School of Distance Education125. Pr°bh°kara School of Mim°sa admits Pram°∏as

a. Thre

b. Four

c. Five

d. Six

126. Pr°bh°kara's theory of knowledge is known as

a. Ayath°rthav°da

b. Jµ°tat°v°da

c. Pr°m°∏ya v°da

d. Tripu∂i pratyak¿av°da

127. Kum°rila's theory of knowledge is known as

a. Jµ°tat° v°da

b. Triputipratyak¿a v°da

c. Ayath°rtha v°da

d. Pr°m°∏ya v°da

128. is the subject of inquiy in Mim°msa philosophy.

a. Dharma

b. Artha

c. K°ma

d. Mok¿ha

129. The vedas, according to Mim°msakas, manifest their own

a. Words

b. Validity

c. Invalidity

d. Letters

130. Vedanta literally means ?

a. Vedic rituals

b. End of the Vedas

c. Vedic seers

d. None of the above

131. The basic work of Vedanta Philosophy is

a. Vedas

b. Sm§tis

c. Prast°natraya

d. Dharmaø°stras

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School of Distance Education132. Who wrote M°ndukyak°rika

a. ·ri·ankara

b. Gaudap°da

c. Mandana Miøra

d. B°daraya∏a

133. Which work is called as the first availabls systematic treatise on Advaita Vedanta?

a. Brahma siddhi

b. Advaita siddhi

c. Mand£kya k°rika

d. Nai¿karmya siddhi

134. Who is ·ankaracharya's guru?

a. Govindap°da

b. Gaudap°da

c. Padmap°da

d. Mandana Mistra

135. ·ankar°charya most respectfully solutes as his 'grand teacher' (parama guru).

a. Gaudap°da

b. Govindap°da

c. Padmap°da

d. B°dar°ya∏a

136. The fundamental doctrine of Gaudap°da is

a. Àrambhav°da

b. Sy°dv°da

c. Vyutpattiv°da

d. Aj°div°da

137. Who is known as 'Bh°¿yak°ra' in Advaita Vedanta?

a. ·risankara

b. B°dar°ya∏a

c. Gaudap°da

d. Sureøwara

138. is devoid of all distinctions, external as well as internal according to Advaitavedanta.

a. God

b. Soul

c. Brahmam

d. J¢va

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School of Distance Education139. The Theroy of causation accepted by Advaita Vedanta is known as

a. Sy°dv°da

b. Vivartav°da

c. Àrambhav°da

d. Asatk°ryav°da

140. M°ya or Avidya means

a. Pure illusion

b. Positive wrong knowledge

c. Absolutely wrong knowledge

d. Non - existence

141. is Anirvachaniya (indescribable) and Trigu∏°tmik°?

a. Jeeva

b. M°ya

c. Jada

d. Iøwara

142. ·ri ·ankara believes that ultimate reality, Brahman associated with m°ya appears as

a. Soul

b. Supreme soul

c. Iøwara

d. None of the above

143. According to ·ri ·ankara Ultimate reality is

a. Iøwara

b. J¢va

c. Brahman

d. M°ya

144. ·ri ·ankara suggests that from the phenomenal point of view the world is

a. Real

b. Unreal

c. Illusion

d. None of these

145. World is the creation of according to ·ri ·ankara.

a. Prak§iti

b. Iøwara

c. Maya

d. Jeeva

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School of Distance Education146. The Swar£pa lak¿a∏a of Brahman is

a. Jeevo brahmaiva n°parah

b. Satyam Jµ°∏am anantam Brahma

c. Sadeva Soumya idam agre °sit

d. Brahma Satyam jagatmithya

147. Creatorship of the world is God's

a. Sw°r£pa lak¿a∏a

b. Abhitha lak¿a∏a

c. Ta∂asta lak¿a∏a

d. None of these

148. Mok¿a is attaind only through , says Advaita Philosophy.

a. Knowledge

b. Bhakti

c. Karma

d. M°ya

149. Creation is nothing but the phenominal appearance of due to avidya, according toAdvaita Philosophy.

a. Brahman

b. Prak§iti

c. Jeeva

d. M°ya

150. Illusory modification of any substance, as of the rope in to the Snake os called

a. Vivarta

b. Pari∏°ma

c. Avidya

d. M°ya

151. The Upani¿adas, the and Bhagavadgit° are called Prast°natraya

a. Pur°nas

b. Brahmas£tra

c. Dharma ·astras

d. Vedas

152. According to Ved°nta, the Jagat is

a. M°ya

b. Satya

c. Mithya

d. ·unya

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School of Distance Education153. The Mah°v°kya 'Tattwamasi' occurs in Upani¿ad

a. Kath∞pani¿ad

b. Iø°v°syopani¿ad

c. B§had°ra∏yak∞pani¿ad

d. Pra¿n∞pani¿d

154. Ch°ndogyopani¿ad is a part of Veda.

a. Œigveda

b. S°m°veda

c. Atharvaveda

d. Yajurveda

155. The Story of 'Nachiketas' occurs in Upanisad.

a. Ken∞pani¿ad

b. Praønopani¿ad

c. Mundak∞pani¿ad

d. Kathopani¿ad

156. Advaita Vedanta accepts as the theory of error

a. Anirvachaniya Khy°ti

b. Akhy°ti

c. Anyath°khy°ti

d. Satkhy°ti

157. Which Pram°∏a, according to Advaita Vedanta is recommended for the knowledge of Abh°va?

a. Anum°na

b. Arth°patti

c. Anupalabdhi

d. Upam°na

158. M°ya had two powers, and they are and

a. Upam°na and Anum°na

b. Àvara∏a and Vik¿epa

c. Mithya and Avidya

d. Pari∏°ma and Vivartha

159. M°ya is

a. Sachid°nanda

b. Sudhasattva

c. Jµ°navirodhi

d. Vy°vah°rika

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School of Distance Education160. Bhagavadgita is a part of the great work

a. Veda

b. Bh°gavata

c. Mah°bh°ratha

d. R°m°ya∏a

161. Bhagavad g¢t° is dialogue between on the battle field of Kuruk¿etra.

a. Bheema and Arjuna

b. K§i¿h∏a and Arjuna

c. K§i¿h∏a and Yudu¿∂ira

d. K§i¿h∏a and Bheema

162. The word Upani¿ad is derived from the verbal root .

a. Sad

b. Sy°d

c. Upa

d. None of these

163. Upani¿ad gives the number of the Upani¿ads as 108

a. Mundak∞pani¿ad

b. M°nduky∞pani¿ad

c. Kenopani¿ad

d. Muktikopani¿ad

164. Brahmas£tra is also known as

a. Jaiminiya S£tra

b. P£rva Mim°ms° S£tra

c. ·°riraka S£tra

d. Yogas£tra

165. Brahma S£tra contains S£tras

a. 555

b. 191

c. 199

d. 108

166. Brahma S£tra starts with the S£tra

a. Athato dharma Jiµ°s°

b. Ath°to B§ahma Jiµ°s°.

c. Athay∞g°nu ·°sanam

d. Atha Sabd°nuø°saham

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School of Distance Education167. The first Chapter of Brahmas S£tra is known as

a. Samanvaya

b. S°dhana

c. Àgama

d. Bhala

168. is considered as the composer of Brahma S£tras

a. ·ri ·ankara

b. R°m°nuja

c. B°dar°ya∏a

d. Madhva

169. Who wrote Panchap°dika?

a. Appayadik¿ita

b. ·ri Har¿ha

c. Padmap°da

d. Sureøwara

170. is the direct disciple of ·ri ·ankara.

a. ·ri Harsha

b. Amal°nanda

c. Kum°rila Bhatta

d. Padmap°da

171. The commentary called came under Bh°mati prast°na

a. Kalpataru

b. Brahma S£tra d¢pika

c. Paµchap°dika

d. Vivara∏a

172. Who was the founder of Suddh°dvaitam?

a. Vallabha

b. Madhva

c. R°m°nuja

d. Nimb°rka

173. Who was the propounder of Dvaila philosophy?

a. R°manuja

b. Vallabha

c. Chaitanya

d. Madhva

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School of Distance Education174. Who wrote Bhagavad g¢t°?

a. Vy°sa

b. Sad°nandaYati

c. ·rihar¿ha

d. Sreedhara

175. ·ri Sank°ra constituted one of his Math in ?

a. K°ladi

b. ·ringeri

c. K°si

d. Haridwar

176. Who wrote Bh°mati?

a. V°chaspati Misra

b. P°rtha S°rathi Misra

c. K§i¿h∏a Misra

d. Shreøwara

177. Who was the founder of Bhedabheda V°da?

a. ·ri Har¿ha

b. Bh°skar°ch°rya

c. Sureøwar°charya

d. Sridhar°charya

178. The Viøi¿t°dvaita School of Vedanta was founded by

a. Madhva

b. Vallabha

c. R°m°nuja

d. Nimb°rka

179. R°m°nuja's commentary on Brahmas£tra is known as?

a. Ady°sa Bh°¿yam

b. ·ri Bh°¿yam

c. Vedanta Sutram

d. Bikshu S£tram

180. Who is known as Ànandateertha or P£rnaprajµa?

a. Vedavy°sa

b. ·ri Sankara

c. Madhva

d. Amal°nanda

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School of Distance Education181. According to Madhv°charya, Brahmam is identified with

a. Hari

b. Jeeva

c. M°ya

d. Jagat

182. M°dhava's Brahma S£tra Bh°¿ya is known as

a. Sri Bh°¿ya

b. Vedanta Bh°sya

c. A∏u Bh°¿ya

d. S°riraka Bh°¿ya.

183. According to Madhava Philosophy liberation is attained only through

a. Bhakti

b. Jµ°na

c. Vair°gya

d. Karma

184. Madhava proclaims the theory of paµcabhedas between

a. M°ya, Avidya and Ajµ°na

b. Jeeva, Jagat and Iøwara

c. Jeeva, M°ya and Avidya

d. Brahman, M°ya and Iøwara

185. is considered as the traditional founder of Ch°rv°ka School.

a. Charka

b. Buddha

c. B§ahspati

d. B°dar°ya∏a

186. Ch°rv°ka Philosophy also called by the name

a. Lok°yata

b. M°dhyamika

c. Yog°ch°ra

d. Mah°y°na

187. Who wrote 'Tattv∞papΩavasimha'?

a. Jayanta

b. Jayar°øi Bhatta

c. Jagannatha

d. K§i¿h∏a Miøra

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School of Distance Education188. Who is the another of the allegorical play 'Prab∞dhachamdrodaya'?

a. K§i¿h∏a Miøra

b. K§i¿h∏a Bhatta

c. Jan°rdana

d. V°chaspati Miøra

189. According to Ch°rv°ka is the only valid source of knowledge

a. Pratya¿a

b. Annm°na

c. ·°bdha

d. Upam°na

190. Which among the following Schools rejects anum°na as a valid source of knowledge

a. Ny°ya

b. Buddhism

c. Jainism

d. Ch°rv°ka

191. Who says that the Vedas are the works of some cunning priests

a. Jainas

b. Ch°rv°kas

c. S°mkhyas

d. Mim°msakas

192. According to Ch°rv°ka the is the only Puru¿°rtha?

a. Dharma

b. Artha

c. K°ma

d. Mok¿ha

193. Charv°ka admits the existence of elements.

a. Five

b. Six

c. Four

d. Three

194. According to Ch°rv°kas the soul is nothing but

a. The conscious body

b. The mind

c. The intellect

d. A self conscious eternal being

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School of Distance Education195. According to Ch°rv°ka is the end of human life.

a. Salvation

b. Enjoyment

c. Action

d. Deviotion

196. How many Tirthankaras are there in Jainism.

a. Twenty Two

b. Twenty One

c. Twenty three

d. Twenty Four

197. Which among the following according to Jaina, is an An°stik°ya dravya

a. Jiva

b. Ajiva

c. Àk°øa

d. K°la

198. The word 'Jainism' was derived from 'Jina' and which means

a. Creator

b. Conqueror

c. Way of life

d. Knowledge

199. Who was considered as the first 'T¢rtha¥kara' according to Jainism.

a. Œ¿abhadeva

b. Mah°vira

c. P°rswan°tha

d. N°g°rjuna

200. Who was the last T¢rthamkara in Jaina Philosophy?

a. Œ¿abhadeva

b. Mah°vira

c. P°rswan°tha

d. N°g°rjuna

201. T¢rtha¥kar°s are

a. The founders of Jainism

b. The seers of the Vedas

c. The founders of the faith

d. The founders of knowledge

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School of Distance Education202. gave a new orientation to Jaina teachings and modern Jainism may be rightly

regarded as result of his teachings.

a. Œ¿abhadeva

b. Vardham°na Mah°vira

c. Gautama Buddha

d. Prasastap°da

203. Jainas classify knowledge in to and ?

a. Para and Apara

b. Pram°∏a and Prameya

c. Pram°∏a and Naya

d. Aparok¿a and Parok¿a

204. came under the knowledge called Aparok¿a Jµ°na (immediate knowledge)

a. Avadhi

b. Mati

c. ·hruta

d. Naya

205. According to Jaina Philosophy, the knowledge derived from authority is known as

a. Avadhi

b. Mati

c. ·hruta

d. Pram°∏a

206. Jainisam accepts Pram°∏as

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

207. is called Telepathic knowledge in Jaina Philosophy.

a. Mana≈paryaya

b. Kevala - Jµ°na

c. Avadhi Jµ°na

d. Samsaya Jµ°na

208. is included under wrong knowledge according to Jainisam.

a. Avadhi

b. ·hruta

c. Mana≈paryaya

d. Viparyaya

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School of Distance Education209. Nayav°da of Jainism is the theory related to

a. Error

b. Judgement

c. Matter

d. Knowledge of a thing

210. Jaina theory distinguishes time between

a. Bh£ta, Vartam°na and bhavi¿ya

b. K¿a∏a and Prahara

c. P°ram°rtika and Vy°vah°rika

d. Divya, M°sa and Var¿ha

211. The Jaina distinguishes °k°øa between

a. Lok°k°øa and al∞k°k°øa

b. K¿a∏a and Prahara

c. Vyavah°rika and P°ram°rtika

d. None of the above

212. According to Jaina, the knowledge of k°la and °k°øa con be obtained only by

a. Perception

b. Testimony

c. Inference

d. manyness of thing

213. Anek°nta V°da of Jainism means

a. Manyness of God

b. Manyness of Reality

c. Manyness of individuals

d. Manyness of things

214. Sy°dv°da is the theory of

a. Truth and Validity

b. Error

c. Judgement

d. None of the above

215. What is the mark of P°ram°rthika k°la in Jainisam.

a. Parivartana

b. Varthana

c. Gati

d. Nav¢nata

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School of Distance Education216. Anek°ntav°da is the theory of

a. Sa¥kara

b. R°m°niya

c. Jaina

d. Madhva

217. The Jaina Philosophy is .

a. Àstika Philosophy

b. Vaidika Philosophy

c. N°stika Philosophy

d. None of the above

218. Which of the following is true about Jaina theory of universals

a. Universals and individuals are both real

b. Only Universals are real

c. Individuals are dependent to Universals

d. Universals are not real apart from individuals

219. Samgrahanaya emphasizes

a. Particular qualities

b. Common features

c. Unreality of S°m°nya

d. None of the above

220. Sy°dv°da is also also known as

a. Saptabhanginaya

b. Akhy°tiv°da

c. Satk°ryav°da

d. Ap∞hav°da

221. According to Jainisam, the Primary cause of bondage is

a. Àsarva

b. Samvara

c. Nirjara

d. Bh°va

222. The 'Triratn°s' in Jainisam are

a. right exercise, right Speech and right faith

b. right knowledge, right speech and righ exercise

c. right faith, right Speech, and right morals

d. right knowledge, right faith and right conduct

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School of Distance Education223. The four passions (Ka¿°ya) or sticky substances in Jaina Philosophy are

a. K°ma, Krodha, mada, m°tsarya

b. K°ma, Krodha, lobha, moha

c. Krodha, lobha, m°na, m°ya

d. Kr∞dha, lobha, m∞ha, m°ya

224. Àsrava in Jaina Philosophy means

a. Influx of matter into soul

b. Internal and primary cause of bondage

c. Lose of matter from the soul

d. All of the above

225. came Under the Great vows (mah°vrata) in Jaina Philosophy.

a. Satya

b. D°na

c. Daya

d. Dhy°na

226. Jainisam is divided in to two sects, and they are

a. Hinay°na and Mah°y°na

b. Yog°ch°ra and M°dyamikas

c. Swet°mbara and Digambara

d. Sy°dv°dins and Anek°ntav°dins.

227. Who maintain that 'the perfect saint (Kevali) needs no food and women cannot obtain liberation'?

a. Swet°mbaras

b. Digambar°s

c. Yog°ch°ras

d. ·unyav°dins

228. Who is known as the 'Light of Asia'?

a. Sri Sankara

b. Mah°vira

c. Gautama buddha

d. Vedavy°sa

229. Siddh°tha was the Price of

a. Kalinga

b. Kapilavastu

c. Mah°ra¿∂ra

d. Nepal

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School of Distance Education230. Gautama Buddha, got enligh tenment in a place called , in Beehar

a. Bodhgaya

b. Kapilavstu

c. S°nchi

d. S°ran°th

231. The Yog°chara Buddhist's are

a. S£nyav°dins

b. Sy°dv°dins

c. Vijµ°nav°dins

d. B°ny°numeyav°dins

232. Sri Buddha's teachings are in languages.

a. Sanskrit

b. Hindi

c. P°ti

d. Chaineese

233. Buddha's Philosophical discussions are included in Pitaka.

a. Vinaya Pi∂aka

b. Sutta Pi∂aka

c. Abhidharma Pi∂aka

d. Nik°ya

234. Pi∂aka deals with the discipline and order of Buddhism.

a. Vinaya pitaka

b. Sutta Pitaka

c. Abhidharma Pitaka

d. Milinda Panho

235. The Nikaya called 'Samyukta' included under Pitaka.

a. Vinaya

b. Sutta Pi∂aka

c. Abhidharma Pi∂aka

d. Milinda Panho

236. The 'Doctrine of Dependent Origination' was the theory of .

a. Jainism

b. Lok°yata Darshanam

c. Advaita Vedanta

d. Buddhism

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School of Distance Education237. The first Àryasattya (Noble truth) is

a. Life is full of Pleasure

b. Life is full of Suffering

c. Worthlessness of life

d. Purposelessness of life

238. Pratityasamutp°da (the chain of twelve links) is related to

a. First noble truth

b. Fourth noble truth

c. Second noble truth

d. Third noble truth

239. The second Àrya Sattya (Noble truth) is

a. There is suffering

b. There is a cessation of suffering

c. Right Conduct

d. There is a cause of suffering

240. is the foundation of all the teachings of Buddha.

a. Pratityasamutp°da

b. Anek°ntav°da

c. Dhammapada

d. Sy°dv°da

241. came under Noble eight fold path.

a. Right knowledge

b. Right belief

c. Right Speech

d. Right Path

242. was the follower of Buddha.

a. King Aøoka

b. Chandragupta

c. Ch°∏akya

d. Mah°vira

243. In Buddhism, Cessation of Suffering is known as

a. Nirv°∏a

b. Death

c. Heaven

d. Pleasure

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a. Samyagd§¿∂i

b. Samyag Karm°nta

c. Samyag Bhoga

d. Samyag Samkalpa

245. Buddha's theory, regarding the self, was

a. Advaitav°da

b. Viøiøt°dvaita

c. An°tmav°da

d. ·uddhadvaita

246. In the Chain of twelve links given by Buddha, which among the following is related to past life?

a. Samsk°ra

b. Vijµ°na

c. J°ti

d. Bh°va

247. The whell of Dependent Origination in Buddhisam is also called.

a. Dharma Chakra

b. Avidy° Chakra

c. Ajµ°na Chakra

d. L∞ka Chakra

248. Which among the following expressess the 'Triratna' in Buddhism?

a. Dharma, Artha, K°rma

b. Dukha, Samud°yam, Nirodha

c. Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

d. Bodhisattva, Amith°ba, Tath°gata

249. Which among the following is not the Buddhist theory?

a. K¿a∏ikav°da

b. ·unyav°da

c. Vijµ°nav°da

d. Tataøtheøvarav°da

250. Sect in Buddhisam is a religion without God.

a. Hinay°na

b. Mah°y°na

c. ·wet°mbara

d. Digambara

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a. Dukha

b. Dukha - Samud°ya

c. Dukha nirodha

d. Dukha -nirodha-m°rga

252. The things exist for one pastless moment only. This doctriue of of momentariness in Buddhisam isknown as

a. Sy°dv°da

b. K¿a∏abhanga v°da

c. Vijµ°nav°da

d. Asatk°ryav°da

253. M°dyamika School of Buddhism was also known as

a. Yog°chara

b. Vijµ°nav°da

c. Mah°yana

d. S£nyav°da

254. The Yog°chara Buddhist believes in

a. S£nyav°da

b. Sy°dv°da

c. Satk°ryav°da

d. Vijµ°na V°da

255. The Vaibh°¿ika and Sautr°ntika Schools came under

a. Hinay°na

b. Mah°y°na

c. Swet°mra

d. Digambara

256. Who was the founder of M°dyamika School of Buddhism?

a. Dign°ga

b. N°garjuna

c. Sree Buddha

d. Tath°gatha

257. Who wrote Buddha Charita?

a. Dign°ga

b. N°g°rjuna

c. Aøwagho¿ha

d. Sree Harsha.

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a. M°dyamikak°rika

b. M°dyamika Pitaka

c. M°dyamika S°stra

d. M°dhyamika S£tra

259. is a yog°charya Buddhist Philosopher

a. N°garjuna

b. To∂aka

c. Asanga

d. Aøwagho¿a

260. Yog°ch°ra Buddhist believes in

a. S£nyav°da

b. Àlayavijµ°na

c. Advaita

d. Bhakti

261. Who introduction the Ny°ya Syllogism in Buddhism.

a. N°g°rjuna

b. Dign°ga

c. Asanga

d. Dharma Keerthi

262. Who was the first systematic expounder of Mah°y°na School of Buddhism.

a. Dign°ga

b. Asanga

c. Dharamkeerthi

d. Aøwagho¿a

263. Vasubandhu belonged to School of Buddhism

a. Yogachara

b. M°dyamika

c. S£nyav°da

d. Digambara

264. Who wrote Pram°∏a Samuchaya.

a. N°g°rjuna

b. Dign°ga

c. Sri Buddha

d. Vasubandhu

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School of Distance Education265. Buddhism believes in pram°∏as?

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

266. B°ny°numeya V°da is the theory accepted by

a. M°dyamika

b. Yogachara

c. Sautruntika

d. Vaibh°¿ika

267. is a Buddhist Philosopher?

a. Asanga

b. Annambhatta

c. Ànanda

d. Mah°vira

268. The Tripi∂akas are written in language.

a. Sanskrit

b. P°li

c. Hindi

d. Tamil

269. is came under the teaching of Buddha?

a. Sy°d V°da

b. Àrya Sattya

c. Vivarta V°da

d. Pari∏°mavada

270. Dhammapada is a text?

a. Buddhist

b. Vedanta

c. Ny°ya

d. Mim°msa

271. Which one of the following Pram°∏as is considered as valid by all Schools of Indian Philosophy.

a. Perception

b. Testimony

c. Inderence

d. Comparison

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School of Distance Education272. K°smira ·aivisam is also known as

a. Vijµ°nav°da

b. S£nyav°da

c. Pratyabhijµa Darøhana

d. Advaita Darøhana

273. is a ·aiva School

a. P°øupata School

b. Samay°ch°ra

c. KauΩ°ch°ra

d. Miør°chara

274. V¢raøaivisam is also known as

a. K°p°lika

b. P°øupata

c. ·akti Visi¿t°dvaita

d. Samay°chara

275. The collection of the devotional hymus of ·aiva Saints like Sambandar, Appar and Sundarar arecalled

a. Tirumurai

b. Tiruppukal

c. Tirukkural

d. Tirumozhi

276. Who wrote Tiruv°sagam

a. Manikanda V°sagar

b. M°∏ikya V°sagar

c. Sambandhar

d. Appar

277. Who was the first Systematic expounder of the Siddh°nta Philosophy.

a. Meyka∏dar

b. Sambandhar

c. Appar

d. M°∏kya V°sagar

278. Who wrote ·aiv°rkama∏id¢pika?

a. Ananda Teertha

b. Appayya Dik¿ita

c. Muttuswami Dik¿ita

d. ·ri Ka∏∑ha

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School of Distance Education279. The Supreme reality '·iva' in ·aiva Siddh°nta is called

a. Ga∏°n°tha

b. Bh£tan°tha

c. Puøupati

d. Sad°øiva

280. is a p°øa or the fetter which bind the soul according to ·aiva Siddanta

a. Avidya

b. Asmita

c. Ahamk°ra

d. Àvara∏a

281. Trika or Spanda system is also called

a. KauΩa M°rgam

b. Suddh°dvaitam

c. Veera Saivisam

d. Pratyabujµ° darshanam

282. Who wrote Spanda K°rika?

a. Vasu bandhu

b. V°sudeva

c. Vasugupta

d. Jayateertha

283. Abhinavagupt°s famous work in K°smira Saivisam is known as

a. Param°rtha S°ra

b. Pratyabijµ° Sutrac. Tantr°lokad. Pratyabijµ° K°rika

284. K°smira Saivisam admits tattvas of cosimic manifestation.a. Twenty fourb. Thirty Sixc. Twenty Sixd. Thirty

285. is a ·°kteya (·aakti Tantra) School.a. Pratyabijµ° Darshanab. Shaktiviøi¿t°dvaitac. Samay°ch°rad. Bhed°bhedav°da

286. Bh°økar°chary°'s famous commentary on Lalit°sahasran°ma is called a. Saubh°gyabh°skarab. Laghubh°skara

c. Jayamangala

d. Lalit°Panchar°tha

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a. Ku∏dalini

b. Durga

c. Siva

d. Manas

288. ________ is a ·°kteya School

a. Samay°chara

b. Pratyabhijµa

c. Bhed°bheda

d. Digambara

289. The ·aktitantra is divided into ________ Schools

a. One

b. Two

c. Three

d. Four

290. ________ is considered as ·iva's consort in ·°kteya School?

a. Prakrti

b. M°ya

c. ·akti

d. Avidya

291. In Advaita Vedanta Ady°sa or super imposition is ________

a. Satyaswarupa

b. Satyan§itamidhunikara∏am

c. Suddhajµ°nam

d. Swatantra jµ°nam

292. _______ is synonym of M°ya

a. Avidya

b. Antakara∏a

c. Ar£pa

d. Avyaya

293. Who is ·ri ·ankara's Guru?

a. B°dar°ya∏a

b. R°m°nuja

c. Madhva

d. Govinda p°da

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a. praøna

b. Aitareya

c. Kena

d. Katha

295. Mok¿a is a state of ________?

a. Pain

b. Ànanda

c. Confusion

d. God

296. The word Brahmam is derived from the root________

a. B°hma∏a

b. B§h

c. Sad

d. Vid

297. Who wrote Mah°bh°ratha?

a. Veda Vy°sa

b. ·ri Sankara

c. V°lmiki

d. Kapila

298. Bhagavad G¢t° contains chapters

a. Eight

b. Four

c. Eighteen

d. Three

299. There are ________ Adhy°s in Brahmas£tra

a. Eighteen

b. Four

c. Twelve

d. Six

300. ·ri Sankara was born in ?

a. Kaladi

b. Kasi

c. Kodunghaloor

d. Thiruvananthapuram

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1. B

2. B

3. A

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5. A

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101. A

102. D

103. C

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106. D

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108. A

109. B

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111. D

112. B

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126. D

127. A

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194. A

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203. D

204. A

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207. A

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216. C

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218. D

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251. B

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263. A

264. B

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266. C

267. A

268. B

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