Quiz on Indian Philosophy

What is the meaning of the word 'philosophy'?

• Science of logic

• Love of wisdom

• Study of nature

• Art of living

Which Indian philosophy school emphasizes spiritual progress and the need for enlightenment of the soul?

• Yoga

• Samkhya

• Vaisesika

• Nyaya

According to Indian philosophy, what is the concept of 'Dharma'?

• Salvation

• Soul or self

• Cosmic order

• Action or duty

Which school of Indian philosophy introduced a method based on scientific rules of reasoning?

• Yoga

• Samkhya

• Nyaya

• Vaisesika

What is the main aim of Indian philosophy according to the text?

• To achieve material success

• To attain absolute happiness

• To seek spiritual progress

• To gain power and authority

Who developed the concept of bhakti yoga through intense devotion?

• Ramanuja

• Plato

• Socrates

• Aristotle

According to Platonic idealism, what is the ultimate reality based on?

• Physical objects

• Mind or ideas

• Sensory perceptions

• Emotions

Which philosopher believed in the importance of searching for truth because truth was perfect and eternal?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Augustine

• Plato

What is the main doctrine of Platonic idealism?

• Knowledge is based on emotions

• Ideas are constantly changing

• Physical world is the only reality

• Objects of thoughts constitute the ultimate reality

Who started Sikhism and based it on bhakti while rejecting the supremacy of the Brahmins?

• Socrates

• Ramanuja

• Buddha

• Guru Nanak