Semester : 1st Sem Subject : Philosophy Course Code : MM-101 Course Title : Indian Philosophy (I) Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions I 1 There are two/three/four non-vedic systems OT 1 Three in Indian philosophy.
2 The aim of Indian philosophy is material OT 1 Liberation prosperity/liberation
3 The Indian philosophical system that rejects OT 1 Heterodox the vedic authority is known as orthodox/ heterodox
4 Astika is one who believes in the existence OT 1 Existence of of God/authority of the vedas God
5 There are six/eight/nine systems in Indian OT 1 Nine philosophy
6 In Indian literature the term Darsana means OT 1 The vision of visual perception/the vision of truth truth
7 Sad-darsan is known as Astika system/ OT 1 Astika System Nastika system
8 The source of Indian philosophy is/is not Veda OT 1 Is
9 The Indian philosophical system that accepts OT 1 Vedic School the Vedic authority is known as Vedic School/ Non-Vedic School.
10 Vedic/Non-Vedic does not accept the OT 1 Non-Vedic authority of Vedas
11 Indian philosophy can be regarded as Hindu OT 1 False Philosophy - Is it true or false?
12 Indian philosophy is essentially intellectual / OT 1 Spiritual Spiritual
13 The founder of Nyaya System of Indian OT 1 Goutama Philosophy is Kapila / Goutama / Jaimini
14 Patanjali / Buddha / Goutama is the founder OT 1 Patanjali of Yoga Philosophy Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 15 The founder of Sankhya philosphy is sage OT 1 Kapila Goutama / Kanada / Kalipla
16 Carvaka is Vedic / Non-Vedic Philosophy OT 1 Non-Vedic
17 The propounder of Vaisesika philosophy is OT 1 Kanada Jamini / Kapila / Kanada
18 The Mimamsa school was founded by OT 1 Jaimini Patanjali/Jaimini
19 The Sankhya philosophy is an Astika/Nastika OT 1 Astika system of Indian phisophy
20 Mimamsa/Nyaya/Sankhya system is directly OT 1 Mimamsa based on Vedas
21 Pessimism in Indian philosophy is initial / OT 1 Initial final
22 Ignorance / Right knowledge is the root cause OT 1 Ignorance of suffering
23 The Vedanta / the Sankhya philosophy OT 1 The Vedanta directly follows the teaching of Vedas
24 The literal meaning of Vedanta is the starting OT 1 The end of of Veda / the end of the Veda the Veda
25 In the Vedanta system of philosophy Ramanuj OT 1 Visistadvaitavada is the founder of Dvaitavada / Advaitavada / Visistadvaitavada
26 Sankaracharyya / Ramanuja / Madhva is the OT 1 Sankaracharyya founder of Advaitavedanta
27 The Carvaka advocates Realism / Materialism OT 1 Materialism / Idealism
28 The Vedanta / Carvaka is the materialistic OT 1 Carvaka system of philosophy
29 The Vedanta emphasised the knowledge OT 1 Knowledge aspect / ritualistic aspect aspect
30 Purva-Mimamsa is based on the ritualistic / OT 1 Ritualistic speculative side of vedas Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions
31 Carvaka believed / does not believe rebirth OT 1 Does not believe
32 Buddha philosophy / carvaka belives in law of OT 1 Buddha Karma philosophy
33 Rta/Rna means the course of things OT 1 Rta
34 Rta is known as Apurva in Nyaya philosophy / OT 1 Mimamsa Mimamsa philosophy philosophy
35 Rta is known as Adrsta / Apurva in Nyaya OT 1 Adrsta philosophy
36 Rta is changeable/unchangeable OT 1 Unchangeable
II 37 According to Carvaka / Buddhism, matter is OT 1 Carvaka the only reality
38 Carvaka / Nyaya, opposes the spiritual OT 1 Carvaka interpretations of the universe
39 According to Carvaka / Nyaya, perception is OT 1 Carvaka the only source of knowledge
40 The number of pramanas accepted by Carvaka OT 1 One is one / three.
41 Carvaka / Buddhism criticizes inference and OT 1 Carvaka testimony as the valid sources of knowledge
42 According to Carvaka / Nyaya “Inference is a OT 1 Carvaka mere leap in the dark
43 According to Carvaka / Jainism the world OT 1 Carvaka comes into existence by the sponteneous combination of material elements
44 Carvaka gives importance to wealth and OT 1 Wealth and enjoyment / liberation and virtue enjoyment
45 According to Carvaka, the world consists of OT 1 Four four / five / six elements
46 According to Carvaka, the purusarthas are OT 1 Artha and dharma and artha / artha and kama Kama Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 47 Carvaka rejects ‘Vyapti’ on the basis of OT 1 Perception does invariable relation or vyapti is not possible not prove vyapti between two terms/perception does not prove vyapti
48 Jainism / Carvaka says that the vedas are the OT 1 Carvacas works of some cunning priests
49 The Nyaya / Jaina / Buddhist system advocates OT 1 Jaina System Anekantavada
50 The knowledge of a thing as it is, according to OT 1 Naya Jaina philosophers, is known as Pramana/Naya
51 The Jainas have divided the judgement into OT 1 Seven seven / eight / nine categories
52 According to Jainism the knowledge of every OT 1 Relative object is absolute/relative
III 53 The first Arya satya ‘life is full of suffering’ OT 1 To revolt proves Buddha’s pessimistic view/to revolt against evil against evil
54 The number of ‘interminate questions’ OT 1 Ten mentioned by Buddha is ten/five/twenty
55 All the teachings of Goutama Centre round OT 1 Four noble four noble truths / nirvana / metaphysical truths views
56 Pratityasamutpada is related to first / second OT 1 Second noble noble truth truth
57 Jati is the cause of avidya / jaramarana OT 1 Jaramarana
58 Trsna is the cause of upadana / vedana OT 1 Upadana
59 Sadayatana is produced due to namrupa / OT 1 Namarupa sparsa / trsna
60 Gautam Buddha was the propounder of OT 1 Madhyamamarga Madhyamamarga / Sasvatavada
61 In Buddhism, the way to cessation of suffering OT 1 Astangikamarga is known as Triratna/Astangayoga/ Astangikamarga Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 62 Samyag drusti/Samyag bhoga is not included OT 1 Samyag bhoga in Astangika marga
63 Buddha’s theory regarding self was OT 1 Anatmavada Advaitavada / Anatmavada
64 In the chain of twelve links, Avidya / OT 1 Jati and Sainskara / Jati and jaramarana is related to Jaramarana future life
65 Buddhism has faith in rebirth but not in OT 1 Transmigration Impermanence / transmigration
66 The Hinayana Buddhists are realists / idealists OT 1 Realists
67 The Mahayana Buddhists are idealists / realists OT 1 Idealists
68 Bahyanumeyavada is the theory accepted by OT 1 Sautrantika Madhyamika / Sautrantika
69 According to Nagarjuna, the world is either OT 1 Neither real / real or unreal / neither real nor unreal nor unreal
70 Truths given by Nagarjuna are Paramarth / OT 1 Paramarth Laukika
71 According to vaibhasikas, only mind is real / OT 1 Mind and mind and external objects are real external objects are real
IV 72 Who is the author of Nyaya-sutra ? OT 1 Gautama a) Udayaba b) Yddyotkara c) Goutama d) Vatsayana
73 What is called valid knowledge in Indian OT 1 Prama philosophy a) Upalabdhi b) Anubhava c) Prama d) Aprama
74 2/3/4/5 sources of knowledge are recognised OT 1 4 (Four) by the Nyaya school
75 Which of the following do not include in OT 1 Pratyaksa invalid knowledge in Nyaya System ? a) Pratyaksa b) Smriti c) Viparyaya d) Tarka Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 76 Definite and real knowledge, according to OT 1 Prama Nyaya, is known as Prama / Aprama / Both / Neither
77 Knowledge is broadly divided into ...... and OT 1 Anubhava smriti a) Anubhava b) Valid knowledge c) Hypothetical reasoning d) None of the above
78 Caksuka / Sparsana / Rasana / Samanyalaksana OT 1 Samanyalaksana is not an ordinary perception
79 The presence of the middle term in the minor OT 1 Paksadharmata term is called Vtapti / Paksadharmata / Paramarsa
80 The knowledge of Paksadarmata as qualified OT 1 Paramarsa by Vyapti is called Paramarsa / Linga / Both / Neither
81 The invariable association of the middle term OT 1 Vyapti with the major term is called Vyapti / Paksadharmata / Paramarsa / Linga
82 There are two / three / four / five members or OT 1 Five avayabas in the Nyaya syllogism
83 The assertion of a reliable person in Nyaya is OT 1 Aptavakya called Upamiti / Aptavakya / Both / Neither
84 Nyaya theory of error is known as OT 1 Anyathakhyativada Viparitakhyativada / Anyathakhyativada / Akhyativada / None of these
85 Vaisesika recognizes three / five / seven / nine OT 1 Seven categories
86 The Vaisesika category of substances are OT 1 Both Spiritual Spiritual / Material / Both Spiritual and and Material Material / Neither Spiritual and Material
87 The Vaisesika philosophy recognizes three / OT 1 Nine five / seven / nine type of Dravyas
88 In Vaisesika Action as a category is of three / OT 1 Five five / nine / seven kinds Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 89 There are four / five / six / seven / positive OT 1 Six categories in Vaisesika philosophy
90 The Nyaya theory of extrinsic validity of OT 1 Paratah- knowledge is called Svatah-pramanyavada / pramanyavada paratah-pramanyavada / Paratah-apramanyavada
91 According to Vaisesika atoms are dynamic / OT 1 Static Static by nature
I 1 Make distinction between Vedic and SAT 4 Non-Vedic systems of Indian philosophy
2 Write a note on systems of Indian philosophy SAT 4
3 What is Saddarsan ? SAT 4
4 Distinguish between Astika and Nastika SAT 4 schools of Indian philosophy
5 What is spiritual disquiet in Indian philosophy? SAT 4
6 What do you mean by Rebirth in Indian SAT 4 philosophy
7 Write a note on pessimism in Indian SAT 4 philosophy.
8 Is Indian philosophy dogmatic ? SAT 4
9 Write a note on ‘Rta’ SAT 4
10 What do you mean by ‘Rna’ in Vedas SAT 4
11 Write short note on ‘Yajna’ SAT 4
12 Write the concept of ‘Brahman’ in Upanisadas SAT 4
13 Write a brief note on ‘Atman’ in Upanisadar SAT 4
II 14 How does Carvaka refute inference ? SAT 4
15 Write short note on Carvaka materialism SAT 4
16 What do you mean by Anchantavada in Jaina? SAT 4 Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 17 State the seven steps involved in the Jaina SAT 4 Saptabhanginaya.
18 Write the concept of Jiva in Jainism SAT 4
19 What do you mean by ‘Dravya’ in Jaina SAT 4 philosophy ?
III 20 Write short notes on : a) Pratitya samutpada SAT 4 b) Nirvana SAT 4 c) Anatmavada SAT 4 d) Anityavada SAT 4 e) The law of Karma in Buddhism SAT 4 f) Anti-metaphysical attitude of Buddhism SAT 4 g) Theory of momentaries SAT 4 h) Madhyam pratipada SAT 4
IV 21 What do you mean by Prama ? SAT 4
22 How do you dintinguish between Nirvikalpa and Savikalpa Pratyaksha ? SAT 4
23What is Vyapti ? SAT 4
24 Write short note on Upamana in Nyaya SAT 4 perspective ?
25 Distinguish between Svarthanumana and SAT 4 Pararthanumana
26 What are the logical classifications of SAT 4 inference in Nyaya ?
27 Write in brief about the inferences those are SAT 4 classified on the nature of Vyapti in Nyaya philosophy.
28 Write short note on ‘Shabda’ or Agama as a SAT 4 kind of valid knowledge in Nyaya.
29 Write short note on Substance as a category SAT 4 in Vaisesika.
30 What are the different kinds of Abhava as SAT 4 stated by the Vaisesika philosophy ? State them. Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions I 1 Explain the common characteristics of the ET 15 different systems of Indian philosophy.
2 In what sense the outlook of Indian philosophy ET 3+12=15 is broad ? Is the charge of dogmatism against Indian philosophy justified ? Discuss.
3 What is the meaning of ‘spiritual disquiet’ ET 3+12=15 from which philosophical thought in Indian springs ? Critically examine the statement ‘Pessimism in Indian philosophy is initial and not final.’
4 Explain the chief characteristics of Indian ET 15 philosophy.
5 What is philosophy in Indian thought ? ET 3+12=15 Discuss the nature of Indian philosophy.
6 In what sense Indian philosophy is a guide to ET 3+12=15 our practical life ? Show that Indian philosophy is neither pessimistie nor dogmatic.
7 Give a brief account of the different systems of ET 15 Indian philosophy.
8 Is the charge against Indian philosophy that it ET 15 is wholly ethico-religious, justified ? Discuss the question elaborately.
9 Define Upanishad and discuss the concept of ET 3+12=15 Atman in the Upanisads.
10 What do you mean by Brahman in Upanisads? ET 7+8=15 Discuss its relation with Atman.
11 What according to the Upanisads is the relation ET 15 between Ultimate Reality and the sould.
II 12 Critically examine the Carvaka theory of ET 15 knowledge.
13 Explain the grounds on which the Carvaka ET 15 rejects Inference as a Prama.
14 Discuss the Metaphysies of Carvaka system. ET 15 Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 15 Critically explain the Jaina doctrine of ET 15 Syadvada
16 Discuss fully the Jaina theory of substance. ET 15
17 Explain and evaluate the Jaina doctorine of ET 15 Spta-bhangi-naya.
18 How does the Jaina distinguish between the ET 3+12=15 Jiva and Ajiva ? Explain the different kinds of Ajivas.
19 ‘Jaina metaphysics is a realistic and relativistic ET 15 pluralism’ - Discuss the view by referring to Jaina’s doctrine of Ankekantavada.
20 In what sense the word ‘Syad’ is used in Jaina ET 15 theory of judgement ? Explain with examples the Jaina view that every judgement is relative.
III 21 What are the four noble truths of Buddhism ? ET 15 Discuss fully.
22 Explain the eight fold path recommended by ET 15 Buddha for attaining liberation.
23 What are the philosophical implications of ET 15 Buddha’s ethical teaching ?
24 Critically examine the Buddha’s theory of ET 15 universal change and impermanence.
25 Explain Buddhistic theory of Dependent ET 15 Organisation.
26 Describe briefly the different schools of ET 15 Buddhism.
27 Critically examine the no-soul theory of ET 15 Buddhism.
28 Explain Madhyamika school with special ET 15 reference to Nagarjuna.
IV 29 What is Prama ? Discuss any one kind of it. ET 5+10=15 Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions 30 Discuss clearly the Nyaya theory of Perception. ET 15
31 What is perception according to the Nyaya ET 5+10=15 philosophy? What are the different classifiications of perception made by the Nyaya philosophy ? Discuss.
32 Distinguish after the Naiyayikas between the ET 15 Nirvikalpa and Savikalpa Pratyaksa.
33 Nirvikalpa and Savikalpa are not two different ET 15 kinds of perception, but are the two stages of the same complex process of perception. - Elucidate the statement with reference to the Nyaya system.
34 Discuss after Nyaya the nature and kind of ET 15 Anumana
35 Explain clearly the different types of Inference ET 15 (Anumana) according to Nyaya.
36 What is Vyapti according to Nyaya system ? ET 15 How it is ascertained ? Discuss clearly
37 Discuss clearly the Anythakhyativada as a ET 15 theory of error in Nyaya system of Indian philosophy.
38 Discuss clearly the Nyaya theory of ET 15 Paratahpramanyavada.
39 What is padartha according to Vaisesika ? ET 15 Discuss Dravya as a category in this philosophy.
40 Write an essay on Vaisesika category of ET 15 Samanya.
41 Explain the Vaisesika category of ET 15 Non-existence (Ashava) and illustrate its different forms.
42 Critically examine Atomistic theory of ET 15 Vaisesika philosophy. Unit Sl. QUESTIONS Type of Marks Key Answer to No. No. Questions The Objective (OT,SAT,ET) Type Questions
43 “The Atomistic theory of Vaisesika owes its ET 15 inspiration from Greek Atomism of Leucipuss and Democritus” Evaluate the statement in the light of Vaisesika atomism.