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UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION B. A. SANSKRIT THIRD SEMESTER 2014 Admission onwards Complementary Course INDIAN PHILOSOPHY-1 VEDIC SCHOOL 1 Orthodox schools of Indian Philosophy accept the authority of a. Mahakavyas b. Dharmasastras c. Puranas d. vedas 2 The etymological meaning of the word 'Philosophy' is? a. love of learning b. love of reading c. love of listening d. love of the Universe 3 Which one of the following is considered as an orthodox school of Indian philosophy a. Jainism b. Buddhism c. Nyaya d. Lokayatas 4 The Three kinds of pains according to Indian Philosophy are? a. Dana, Bheda and Danda b. Àdyatmika, Àdhibhautika and Àdhidaivika c. Sravana, Manana and Nididyasana d. Sattva, Rajas and Tamas 5 Howmany Vedas are there? a. Four b. Five c. Three d. Two 6 Which Veda is excluded from the Vedic trio? a. yajurveda b.atharvaveda c.rgveda d.samaveda 7 The word veda is derived from the root------------ a. Vand b. vic c. Vid d. tud Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 1

8. According to Mimamsaka view the Vedas are --------? a. Apaurusheya b. Adyaropa c. Advitiya d. Avaidika 9 Udgata is the priest of---------- veda? a. Rk b. Sama c. Yajus d. Adharva 10 The priest of Œigveda is known as? a. Hota b. Advryu c. Udgata d. Brahman 11 Advaryu is a------------- priest? a. Rgveda b. Yajurveda c. Samaveda d. Adharvaveda 12 Brahma is connected with veda? a. Rgveda b. Yajurveda c. Samaveda d. Adharvaveda 13 According to the orthodox schools of Indian Philosphy which among the following is not the means to attain moksha a. Sravana b. Manana c. Darshana d. Nididhyasana 14 Which part of Vedic Philosophy is termed as Vedantha a. Brahmanas b. Upanishads c. Samhitas d. Aranyakas 15 Nyaya accepts--------------- as its samanatantra a. Vaisheshika b. Samkhya c. Mimamsa d. Yoga 16 How many pramanas are accepted by the Nyaya system of Philosophy a. Six b. Four c. Two d. One 17 Which one is accepted as the fourth Pramana by Udayana a. Pratyaksha b. Anumana c. Upamana d. Shabda Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 2

18 Who established the system of Nyaya philosophy a. Brhaspati b. Gautama Buddha c. Gautama d. Laukakshi bhaskara 19 Nyaya sutra is written by a. Patanjalli b. Kapila c. Kanada d. Gautama 20 Nyaya Kusumanjali is authored by a. Jayantha b. Udayana c. Gautama d. Kumarila Bhatta 21 Who composed a bhashya on Nyaya sutra a. Vatsyayana b. Udayana c. Prabhakara d. Sankara 22 Who wrote a vartika on Nyayasutrabhashya a. Vatsyayana b. Udayana c. Prabhakara d. Udyotakara 23 In Nyaya philosophy valid knowledge is called --------- a. Pramana b. Pramiti c. Prama d. Pratyaksha 24 -------perception relates the substance with its attributes. a. Savikalpa b. Nirvikalpa c. Sakshat d. anirvachaniya 25 The intuitive and immediate perception of the past, present and future, possessed by the Yogis is called a. Manasa b. Laukika c. Yogaja d. Bahya 26 Inferential knowledge is called -------------- a. Pratyaksha b. Anumana c. Upamana d. Shabda 27 ------------ is the nerve of Anumiti a. Prama b. Sandeha c. Vyapti d. uha Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 3

28 The presence of the middle term in the minor term is called ---------- a. pakshadharmata b. vyapti c. hetu d. paramarsha 29 In Indian logic fallacy is called-------------- a. vyapti b. anumana c. hetvabhasa d. linga 30 The knowledge derived from comparison is called------------ a. Pratyaksha b. Anumana c. Upamana d. Shabda 31 The theory of illusion accepted by Nyaya is known as a. Satkhyativada b. Akhy tiv da c. Anyath khy tiv da d. Àtmakhy tiv da 32 How many propositions does the Nyaya syllogism have a. Two b. Three c. Five d. Four 33 Lingaparamarsha 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 34 According to Nyaya which kind of inference is based on mere co-existence? a. Pararthanumana b. Purvavat Anumana c. Sheshavat Anumana d. Samanyatodrshta Anumana 35 Pramana in Indian philosophy implies a. means of knowledge b. means of valid knowledge c. means of Invalid knowledge d. the thing to be known 36 The Naiyayikas accepts cognition of non-existence as generated by a. Perception b. Inference c. Comparison d. Verbal testimony 37 Which of the following doctrines regarding the validity of knowledge is advocated by the Nyaya- Vaishesika System? a. Extrinsic validity of knowledge b. Intrinsic Validity of knowledge c. The idealistive validity of knowledge d. The illusory validity of knowledge Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 4

38 "The Pot is not yet produced'' select the correct form of Abhava? a. Pragabhava b. Pradhvamsabhava c. Atyantabhava d. Anyonyabhava 39 Which of the following is correct according to Nyaya Philosophy. a. Samanya is a dravya b. Samanya is a guna c. Samanya is a padartha d. Samanya is a karma 40 Which among the following condition is violated by the statement 'water the plant with fire'? a. Àkanksha b. Yogyata c. Sannidhi d. Tatparya 41 Naiyayikas include arthapathi in which pramana? a. Pratyaksha b. Anumana c. Upamana d. sabdha 42 According to Nyaya, God is a. Creator b. Maintainer c. Destroyer d. All of the above 43 How many padarthas are accepted by Vaisheshika? a. Four b. Twenty Four c. Seven d. Twelve 44 The theory of atomistic pluralism is accepted by a. Samkhya-Yoga b. Vedanta c. Mimamsa d. Nyaya-Vaisheshika 45 Which among the following does not come under Vaisheshika Padartha? a. Karma b. Samyoga c. Samanya d. Vishesha 46 For its existence qualities (guna) depends on a. Padartha b. God c. Karma d. Dravya 47 Vaishesika do not accept testimony as an independent source of knowledge because a. Testimony can be included under inference b. Vedas are not reliable Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 5

c. No one is authorised d. Words are non - eternal 48 In the Statement 'Rose is Red' the relation between Rose and Red according to Vaisheshika, is a case of a. Samyoga b. Svarupa c. Tadatmya d. Samavaya 49 Nyaya Vaishesika philosophy is both a. Realistic and dualistic b. Realistive and monistic c. Realistic and Pluralistic d. Realistic and monistic 50 Which of the following system is founded by Gautama? a. Nyaya b. Vaisheshika c. Samkhya d. Yoga 51 'Vaishesika sutra' is written by a. Prashastapada b. Kanada c. Udayana d. Vyasa 52 Nyaya Philosophy is also known as a. Ànvekshiki b. Alaukika c. Nirveda d. Aprokshha 53 Nyaya Darshana is also known as Tarkashastra 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 54 'Sarvadarshana Samgraha' is written by a. Udayanacharya b. Madhavacharya c. Sankaracharya d. Gautama 55 Nyaya maintains two stages of perception, they are a. Pratyaksha and Anumana b. Savikalpaka and Nirvikalpaka c. Pramana and Prameya d. Vyapti and Hetu 56 Which among the following theories of causation is accepted by Samkhya a. Asatkaryavada b. Àrambhavada c. Satkaryavada d. Vivartavada Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 6

57 The theory that the effect is pre - existent in its material cause, is known as a. Asatkaryavada b. Àrambhavada c. Satkaryavada d. None of the above 58 Samkhya's Satkaryavada is known as a. Prakrti Parinamavada b. Brahma Parinmavada c. Vivarta vada d. Paramanu vada 59 Which among the following argument is in support of Satkaryavada is given by the Samkhya? a. Asadakaranat b. Bhedanam parinamat c. Samanvayat d. Adishtanat 60 According to Samkhya, all material effects are the modifications (parinama) of a. Purushha b. Prakriti c. Brahma d. Maya 61 Prakriti is the -------------of the universe a. Product b. Efficient cause c. Uncaused root cause d. None of the above 62 As the first principle of the Universe, prakrti is called a. Pradhana b. Avyakta c. Purusha d. Anumana 63 Which of the following is true about Purusha in Samkhya philosophy a. Purusha is Trigunatmaka b. Purusha is Jada c. Purusha is the uncaused root cause of the universe d. Purusha is the principal of pure consciousness 64 According to Samkhya philosophy Mahat Produces--------------. a. Purusha b. Prakrti c. Ahankara d. Antakarana 65 The Sattvika Ahankara produces ------------, says SamkhyaKarika. a. Five senory organs b. Five pranas c. Purushha d. Mahat Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 7

66 Who is regarded as the founder of Samkhya system of philosophy a. Kapila b. Kanada c. Jaimini d. Gautama 67 Who wrote Samkhya karika? a. Kapila b. Àsuri c. Murari d. Ishwarakrishhna 68 Samkhya maintains a clear cut dualism between----------- a. Prakriti and Mahat b. Jeeva and Jagat c. Purusha and prakriti d. Jeeva and Jada 69 is the author of 'Samkhyatattvakaumudi'' a. Ishwara krishhna b. Gaudapada c. Kapila d. Vacaspati Mishra 70 Who wrote 'Samkhya-Pravachana Bhashya' a. Ishwarakrshna b. Gaudapada c. Vijnana Bikshu d. Kapila 71 According to Samkhya, liberation is a state of a. Complete isolation b. No pleasure no pain and no bliss c. Pure consciousness d. All of the above 72 According to Yoga Philosophy 'chitta' means a. Buddhi ahankara and manas b. Prakrti c. Mind d. None of the above 73 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. Smrti 74 Which among the following is not included under the kind of chittavrtti? a. Pramana b. Nidra c. Avidya d. Smrti 75 There are two main kinds of Samadhi according to Yoga philosophy and they are a. Sadhana and dhyana b. Samprajnata and asamprajnata c. Yama and Niyama d. Dharana and Dyana Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 8

76 Which among the following School does not believe in God a. Yoga b. Mimamsa c. Nyaya d. Samkhya 77 Samkhya believes in the a. Plurality of Purusha b. Plurality of God c. Plurality of Prakrti d. Plurality of Brahman 78 Yoga mostly accepts the metaphysics and the epistemology of a. Nyaya b. Mimamsa c. Samkhya d. Vaisheshika 79 'Yoga Vartika' is written by a. Vijnanabikshu b. Patanjali c. Vacaspati d. Kapila 80 Viparyaya is a kind of a. Chittabhumi b. Chittavritti c. Klesha d. Smrti 81 Samadhi, in which mediator and the object of meditation are completely fused together, is known as a. Savitarka b. Samprajnata c. Asamprajnata d. Sasmita 82 Who is the founder of Yoga philosophy. a. Panini b. Patanjali c. Jaimini d. Kapila 83 Yoga means a. Chittavritti Nirodha b. Chittavritti Nirasa c. Samadhi d. Sadhana 84 The modifications of the Chitta are of kinds a. Four b. Five c. Six d. Seven 85 Control of the senses and withdrawing the sense from their objects are known as a. Pranayama b. Dharana c. Dhyana d. Pratyahara Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 9

86 The number of pramanas accepted by yoga philosophy are ------------ a. One b. Two c. Three d. Four 87 Yoga is also known as a. Nirishwara Samkhya b. Seshwara Samkhya c. Hetuvada d. Anvikshiki 88 Who wrote 'Yogasutra' a. Panini b. Pataµjali c. Kapila d. Kanada 89 According to 'Yogasutra', the symbol of God is a. Sree b. Aum c. Veda d. Hari 90 The world Mimamsa literally means a. Pujito vicharah b. Samyak vicharah c. Samyak charcha d. Kevalajnana 91 The mantra and Brahmana portion of the Vedas is known as a. SmritiKanda b. Jµanakanda c. Mokshhakanda d. Karmakanda 92 The founder of Mimamsa philosophy is a. Sabara Swami b. Sankaracharya c. Jaimini d. Badarayana 93 Who wrote Mimamsa-Sutra? a. Jaimini b. Sabara c. Sankara d. Badarayana 94 Who commented Mimamsa - Sutra? a. Jaimini b. Sankara c. Sreedhara d. Sabara 95 Who wrote 'Prakarana-panµhika? a. Sankara b. Sabara c. Salikanatha d. Badarayana Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 10

96 Prabhakara's commentary on Mimamsa Bhashya is known as a. Brhati b. Bhamati c. Mimamsa Paribhasha d. Mimamsa prakarana 97 Who is known as 'guru' in mimamsa Philosophy a. Jaimini b. Prabhakara c. Kumarila Bhatta d. sabaraswamin 98 Who was the founder of Bhatta School of Mimamsa. a. Jaimini b. Prabhakara c. Kumarila d. Sabara 99 Mimamsaka accepts a. Jnanapramanya b. Swatapramanya c. Arthapramanya d. none of the above 100 Bhatta School of Mimamsa accepts Pramanas a. Six b. Five c. Four d. Three 101 Who accepts 'Anupalabdhi' (non-apprehension) as and indipendent source of knowledge. a. Prabhakara b. Kumarila c. Kapila d. Gautama 102 'Anvitabhidhanavada' theory is related to a. Prabhakara b. Kumarila c. Gautama d. Kanada 103 Prabhakara's view of error is known as a. Akhyativada b. Anirvachaiyakhyati Vada c. Satkhyati vada d. Anyathakhyati vada 104 According to the Mimamsa School the performance of sacrifice (Yajna) gives rise to karmaphala through a. Interference of God b. Creation of Punya c. Some natural power d. Power of Mantra 105 The theory of 'Abhihitanvayavada' is given by a. Prabhakara b. Kumarila c. Jaimini d. Gautama Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 11

106 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 107 Apurva, according to Mimamsa is a. An unseen potency produced by actions performed b. Actions performed in previous life c. Liberation d. Unique 108 Prabhakara School of Mimamsa admits --------------Pramanas a. Three b. Four c. Five d. Six 109 Prabhakara's theory of knowledge is known as a. Ayatharthavada b. Jnatatavada c. Pramanya vada d. Triputi pratyakshavada 110 Kumarila's theory of knowledge is known as a. Jnatata vada b. Triputipratyaksha vada c. Ayathartha vada d. Pramanya vada 111 Vedanta literally means? a. Vedic rituals b. End of the Vedas c. Vedic seers d. None of the above 112 The basic work of Vedanta Philosophy is a. Vedas b. Smrtis c. Prastanatraya d. Dharmashastras 113 Who wrote Mandukyakarika a. Sankara b. Gaudapada c. Mandana Mishra d. Badarayana 114 Which work is called as the first availabls systematic treatise on Advaita Vedanta? a. Brahma siddhi b. Advaita siddhi c. Mandukya karika d. Naishkarmya siddhi 115 Who is Sankaracharya's guru? a. Govindapada b. Gaudapada c. Padmapada d. Mandana Mistra Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 12

116 The Theroy of causation accepted by Advaita Vedanta is known as a. Syadvada b. Vivartavada c. Àrambhavada d. Asatkaryavada 117 Maya or Avidya means a. Pure illusion b. Positive wrong knowledge c. Absolutely wrong knowledge d. Non - existence 118 According to Sankara Ultimate reality is a. Ishwara b. Jiva c. Brahman d. Maya 119 Moksha is attaind only through, says Advaita Philosophy. a. Knowledge b. Bhakti c. Karma d. Maya 120 Illusory modification of any substance, as of the rope in to the Snake is called a. Vivarta b. Parinama c. Avidya d. Maya 121 According to Vedanta, the Jagat is a. Maya b. Satya c. Mithya d. Sunya 122 The Mahavakya 'Tattwamasi' occurs in Upanishad a. Kathopanishad b. Ishavasyopanishad c. Brhadaranyakopanishad d. Prashn panishd 123 Chandogyopanishad is a part of Veda. a. Rgveda b. Samaveda c. Atharvaveda d. Yajurveda 124 The Story of 'Nachiketas' occurs in Upanisad. a. Kenopanishad b. Prashnopanishad c. Mundakopanishad d. Kathopanishad 125 Advaita Vedanta accepts as the theory of error a. Anirvachaniya Khyati b. Akhyati c. Anyathakhyati d. Satkhyati Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 13

126 Which Pramana, according to Advaita Vedanta is recommended for the knowledge of Abhava? a. Anumana b. Arthapatti c. Anupalabdhi d. Upamana 127 Maya had two powers, and they are and a. Upamana and Anumana b. Àvarana and Vikshepa c. Mithya and Avidya d. Parinama and Vivartha 128 Who wrote Panchapadika? a. Appayadikshita b. Sri Harshha c. Padmapada d. Sureshwara 129 Who was the founder of Suddhadvaitam? a. Vallabha b. Madhva c. Ramanuja d. Nimbarka 130 Who was the propounder of Dvaila philosophy? a. Ramanuja b. Vallabha c. Chaitanya d. Madhva 131 Who was the founder of Bhedabheda Vada? a. Sri Harshha b. Bhaskaracharya c. Sureshwaracharya d. Sridharacharya 132 The Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta was founded by a. Madhva b. Vallabha c. Ramanuja d. Nimbarka 133 Ramanuja's commentary on Brahmas tra is known as? a. Adyasa Bhashyam b. Sri Bhashyam c. Vedanta Sutram d. Bikshu Sutram 134 Madhava's Brahma Sutra Bhashya is known as a. Sri Bhashya b. Vedanta Bhasya c. Anu Bhashya d. Sariraka Bhashya 135 According to Madhava Philosophy liberation is attained only through a. Bhakti b. Jnana c. Vairagya d. Karma Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 14

1. A 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. A 6 B 7 C 8. A 9 B 10 A 11 B 12 D 13 C 14 B 15 A 16 B 17 C 18 C 19 D 20 B 21 A 22 D 23 C 24 A 25 C 26 B 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 C 31 C 32 C 33 B 34 D 35 B 36 A 37 A 38 A 39 C 40 B 41 B 42 D 43 C 44 D 45 B 46 D 47 A 48 A 49 C 50 A 51 B 52 A 53 B 54 B Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 15

55 B 56 C 57 C 58 A 59 A 60 B 61 C 62 A 63 D 64 C 65 A 66 A 67 D 68 C 69 D 70 C 71 D 72 A 73 A 74 A 75 B 76 C 77 A 78 C 79 A 80 B 81 C 82 B 83 A 84 B 85 D 86 C 87 B 88 B 89 B 90 A 91 D 92 C 93 A 94 D 95 C 96 A 97 B 98 C 99 B 100 A 101 A 102 A 103 A 104 D 105 B 106 C 107 A 108 C 109 D 110 A 111 B 112 C 113 B 114 C 115 A Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 16

116 B 117 B 118 C 119 A 120 A 121 C 122 C 123 B 124 D 125 A 126 C 127 B 128 C 129 A 130 D 131 B 132 C 133 B 134 C 135 A Prepared by: Dr. Ajitha.T.S, Assistant Professor, Sri.C.AchuthaMenon Govt.college,, Kuttanellur,Thrissur. Scrutinised by: Dr.Pushpadasan Kuniyil Assistant Professor, S.N.G.S.college, Pattambi Indian Philosophy-1 Vedic School Page 17