MCQs on Indian Philosophy lec 1 and 2

Which of the following is not a foundational concept in Indian philosophy?

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Logicism

• Karma

The ultimate goal of Indian philosophy is often considered to be:

• Artha

• Kama

• Moksha

• Yoga

Dharma primarily refers to:

• Wealth

• Righteous duty or moral order

• Pleasure

• Salvation

Karma in Indian philosophy refers to:

• Destiny

• Sacrifice

• Action and its consequences

• Prayer

The concept of Ātman is best understood as:

• The universe

• The individual self or soul

• Material body

• Mind

Brahman in Vedantic philosophy refers to:

• The creator god

• A ritual priest

• The ultimate reality or universal spirit

• A type of prayer

Which of the following best represents the relationship between Ātman and Brahman in Advaita Vedānta?

• Completely different

• Ātman is an illusion

• Ātman is identical to Brahman

• Ātman is subordinate to Brahman

Which concept explains the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Saṃsāra

• Puṇya

Which of the following texts is classified as Śruti?

• Mahābhārata

• Vedas

• Manusmṛti

• Bhāgavata Purāṇa

Smṛti texts are considered:

• Divine revelations

• Human compositions based on memory

• Mythological stories

• Irrelevant in philosophy