Static Quiz 29 April 2025 (Ancient History)
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Static Quiz 29 April 2025 (Ancient History) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Which term refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Indian philosophical thought?
CorrectAnswer: (b) Samsara
Explanation:
• Samsara in both Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism refers to the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
• Nibbana refers to liberation from this cycle (especially in Buddhism).
• Dhamma means righteous conduct or cosmic law.
• Syadavada is the Jaina theory of conditional, partial truths.IncorrectAnswer: (b) Samsara
Explanation:
• Samsara in both Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism refers to the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
• Nibbana refers to liberation from this cycle (especially in Buddhism).
• Dhamma means righteous conduct or cosmic law.
• Syadavada is the Jaina theory of conditional, partial truths. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following
Assertion (A): Anekantavada asserts the manifold nature of reality.
Reason (R): It is a core doctrine in Mahayana Buddhism.
Choose the correct answer:CorrectAnswer: (c) A is true, but R is false
Explanation:
• Anekantavada indeed talks about the multiple-sided nature of reality (Jain philosophy, not Mahayana Buddhism!).
• Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes concepts like Shunyata (emptiness) and Madhyamaka philosophy, but not Anekantavada.IncorrectAnswer: (c) A is true, but R is false
Explanation:
• Anekantavada indeed talks about the multiple-sided nature of reality (Jain philosophy, not Mahayana Buddhism!).
• Mahayana Buddhism emphasizes concepts like Shunyata (emptiness) and Madhyamaka philosophy, but not Anekantavada. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Match the following philosophical terms with their correct description:
List I (Term) List II (Description)
1. Dhamma A. Law of dependent origination
2. Patichcha-samuppada B. Ideal conduct
3. Nibbana C. Liberation from the cycle of rebirthOptions:
CorrectAnswer: (b) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
Explanation:
• Dhamma = Ethical conduct / righteous way of living.
• Patichcha-samuppada = Principle that everything arises depending on conditions (dependent origination).
• Nibbana = State beyond birth-death cycle.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C
Explanation:
• Dhamma = Ethical conduct / righteous way of living.
• Patichcha-samuppada = Principle that everything arises depending on conditions (dependent origination).
• Nibbana = State beyond birth-death cycle. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Vedantic traditions:
1. Vedanta is based primarily on the Samhitas of the Vedas.
2. Vedanta emphasizes the philosophical ideas contained in the Upanishads.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Vedanta literally means “end of the Vedas” and is based mainly on the Upanishads, not the Samhitas (which are ritual hymns).
• Samhitas are earlier parts dealing with rituals, prayers, and hymns; Upanishads are philosophical and speculative.IncorrectAnswer: (b) 2 only
Explanation:
• Vedanta literally means “end of the Vedas” and is based mainly on the Upanishads, not the Samhitas (which are ritual hymns).
• Samhitas are earlier parts dealing with rituals, prayers, and hymns; Upanishads are philosophical and speculative. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following regarding Charvaka School:
1. It rejected the Vedas as a source of knowledge.
2. It accepted only perception (pratyaksha) as a valid source of knowledge.
Which of the above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Charvaka was an atheistic materialist school that completely rejected the authority of the Vedas.
• It accepted only direct perception (pratyaksha) as valid, rejecting inference (anumana) and testimony (shabda).IncorrectAnswer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
• Charvaka was an atheistic materialist school that completely rejected the authority of the Vedas.
• It accepted only direct perception (pratyaksha) as valid, rejecting inference (anumana) and testimony (shabda).
