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Question 1Single Answer
Which of the following theory accepts khyati as Smrtipramosa ?
  1. A
    Asat Khyati
  2. B
    Akhyati
  3. C
    Anirvacaniya Khyati
  4. D
    Sat Khyati
Question 2Single Answer
According to the Naiyayikas we can perceive all cases of smoke only by:
  1. A
    Yogaja Pratyasatti
  2. B
    Samanyalaksana pratyasatti
  3. C
    Jnanalaksana pratyasatti
  4. D
    Samavaya sannikarsa
Question 3Single Answer
By what type of perception, according to Nyaya one can perceive the objects of past, present and future ?
  1. A
    Samanyalaksana
  2. B
    Yogaja
  3. C
    Sravana
  4. D
    Jnanalaksana
Question 4Single Answer
‘Fire is cold because it is a substance’. what type of fallacy is committed by the above argument according to the Nyaya ?
  1. A
    Viruddha
  2. B
    Asiddha
  3. C
    Badha
  4. D
    Satpratipaksa
Question 5Single Answer
In the context of Abhava, what does ‘Jala’ in the statement ‘Jale Gandho Nasti’ stands for:
  1. A
    Pratiyogi
  2. B
    Anuyogi
  3. C
    Anuyogita
  4. D
    Prati yogita vachedak dharma
Question 6Single Answer
Which one of the following is not accepted by Ambedkar ?
  1. A
    Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
  2. B
    Education, Organization, Agitation
  3. C
    Caste, Varna, Karma
  4. D
    Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha
Question 7Single Answer
Which one of the following is admitted by Tagore to be the essential aspect of human being ?
  1. A
    Physical and Mental
  2. B
    Vital and Mental
  3. C
    Physical and Spiritual
  4. D
    Mental and Spiritual
Question 8Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer with the help of codes given below:
List-I                                     List-II
(a) Gandhi                        (i) Life Ahead
(b) Tagore                         (ii) The Recovery of Faith
(c) Radhakrishnan             (iii) Crisis in Civilization
(d) J. Krishnamurti             (iv) The Art of Living
Codes:
  1. A
    (a)  (b)  (c)  (d)
    (i)   (iii)  (ii)  (iv)
  2. B
    (iv)   (iii)   (ii)   (i)
  3. C
    (iii)   (ii)   (iv)   (i)
  4. D
    (ii)   (i)   (iii)   (iv)
Question 9Single Answer
What is the correct sequence of the following in the evolutionary process, according to Sri Aurobindo?
  1. A
    Over mind, Higher mind, Illumined mind, Intuitive mind
  2. B
    Higher mind, Illumined mind, Intuitive mind, Over mind
  3. C
    Illumined mind, Higher mind, Intuitive mind, Over mind
  4. D
    Intuitive mind, Higher mind, Illumined mind, Over mind
Question 10Single Answer
Who among the following introduced the concept of ‘Annadayee Sharma Siddhanta ?
  1. A
    Gandhi
  2. B
    Vinobabhave
  3. C
    Tilaka
  4. D
    J.B. Kripalani
Question 11Single Answer
‘Elementary propositions depict the picture of Reality’ is formulated by:
  1. A
    Moore
  2. B
    Russell
  3. C
    Wittgenstein
  4. D
    Husserl
Question 12Single Answer
Match the List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the code given hereunder:
List-I                                                                          List-II
(a) Husserl                                                       (i) Verification theory
(b) A. J. Yer                                                     (ii) Category mistake
(c) William James                                           (iii) Epoche
(d) G. Ryle                                                     (iv) Pragmatic theory
Codes:
  1. A
    (a)  (b) (c) (d)
    (iii) (i)  (iv) (ii)
  2. B
    (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  3. C
    (iii) (i)  (ii)  (iv)
  4. D
    (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Question 13Single Answer
Which of the following book is authored by Heidegger ?
  1. A
    Lebenswelt
  2. B
    Being and Time
  3. C
    Pragmatism
  4. D
    Phenomenology
Question 14Single Answer
Logical positivism rejects the metaphysics on the following grounds:
  1. A
    Metaphysical questions are beyond the limit of the categories  of Human understanding.
  2. B
    Metaphysical questions are doubtful.
  3. C
    Metaphysical questions are non-sensicalas they are non-verifiable.
  4. D
    Metaphysical questions are beyond space and time.
Question 15Single Answer
According to G. Ryle which one of the following is correct ?
  1. A
    All the physical events are reducible to the mental events.
  2. B
    All the mental events are reducible to the physical events.
  3. C
    Both kinds of events are inter reducible to each other.
  4. D
    None of the above
Question 16Single Answer
Who among the following authored the work “Gender trouble” ?
  1. A
    Simon de Bouvour
  2. B
    Luce Irigary
  3. C
    Judith Butler
  4. D
    Allen Showalter
Question 17Single Answer
Who among the following philosophers coined the concept “group-differentiated rights” ?
  1. A
    Thomas Hobbes
  2. B
    AmartyaSen
  3. C
    Will Kymlicka
  4. D
    Mac Intyre
Question 18Single Answer
“The political laws are the highest court of appeal in the matters of morality’. Which one of the following persons hold this view ?
  1. A
    Spencer
  2. B
    Mill
  3. C
    Kant
  4. D
    Hobbes
Question 19Single Answer
Which one of the following theory holds the view: ‘Eye for an eye’ ?
  1. A
    Preventive theory
  2. B
    Reformative theory
  3. C
    Retributive theory
  4. D
    All the above
Question 20Single Answer
Which one of the following philosophers has said that ‘each one for himself to each one for others no road’ ?
  1. A
    Mill
  2. B
    Bentham
  3. C
    Kant
  4. D
    Martineau
Question 21Single Answer
Which of the following is the correct pair of prophetic religion ?
  1. A
    Jainism and Buddhism
  2. B
    Christianity and Islam
  3. C
    Sikhism and Islam
  4. D
    Hinduism and Zoroastrianism
Question 22Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
      List-I                                                     List-II
   (Religion)                                      (Aspiring process)
(a) Buddhism                                   (i) Gunasthanaka
(b) Islam                                           (ii) Namasmarana
(c) Sikhism                                       (iii) Astangikamarga
(d) Jainism                                       (iv) Praying five times a day
Codes:
  1. A
    (a) (b) (c) (d)
    (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
  2. B
    (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
  3. C
    (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
  4. D
    (iv) (ii) (i) (iii)
Question 23Single Answer
The common and essential teaching of all religions is:
  1. A
    Morality is the cream of life.
  2. B
    Upgradation of social values.
  3. C
    Establishment of manava dharma of mutual love and respect.
  4. D
    All the above
Question 24Single Answer
The goal of the study of Comparative Religions is the need to:
  1. A
    Understand inter-religious dialogues.
  2. B
    Understand commonality and differences amongst religions.
  3. C
    To get at the core and harmony of plurality of religions.
  4. D
    All the above
Question 25Single Answer
Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer by using the codes given below:
      List-I                                                     List-II
(a) Hinduism                                        (i) Five main pillars
(b) Buddhism                                       (ii) Saptabhaginaya
(c) Jainism                                            (iii) Pratityasamutpada
(d) Islam                                               (iv) Varnasrama
Codes:
  1. A
    (a) (b) (c) (d)
    (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
  2. B
    (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
  3. C
    (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
  4. D
    (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
Question 26Single Answer
In vedic tradition the source of all the powers of Gods is
  1. A
    Brahman                   
  2. B
    Prajapati
  3. C
    Rta                                         
  4. D
    Yajn``61a     
Question 27Single Answer
Yajna is performed for the benefit of
  1. A
    Yajmana                                   
  2. B
    Rtvika
  3. C
    Devata
  4. D
    Both Yajmana and Rtvika                                           
Question 28Single Answer
Write the correct sequence according to the Upanisads
  1. A
    Nididhyasana, Manana,Sravana
  2. B
    Manana, Sravana, Nididhyasana
  3. C
    Sravana, Manana, Nididhyasana
  4. D
    Sravana, Nididhyasana, Manana
Question 29Single Answer
Rta in Vedic tradition was identified with
  1. A
    Satya only
  2. B
    Dharma only
  3. C
    Karma only              
  4. D
    Satya and Dharma
Question 30Single Answer
Select the correct sequence of the states of upanishadic self
  1. A
    Suspti, Svapan, Jagrat, Turiya
  2. B
    Jagrat, Svapna, Susupti, Turiya
  3. C
    Jagrat, Susupti, Svapna, Turiya
  4. D
    Turiya, Svapana, Susupti, Jagrat
Question 31Single Answer
Thale’s philosophy is consistent with the following except one. Select it
  1. A
    The Earth is a flat disc which floats on water
  2. B
    The whole universe is flooded with water
  3. C
    Water is the fundamental source of the universe
  4. D
    Apeiron is the fundamental source of the universe
Question 32Single Answer
Consider the following statements with reference to Heraclitus and mark the correct code
1. The basic substance of the universe is fire
2. Reality is ceaselessly changing
3. Reality is unchanging and permanent
Choose the correct answer from the code given below
  1. A
    Only 1
  2. B
    Only 2
  3. C
    Only 1 and 3
  4. D
    Only 1 and 2
Question 33Single Answer
In the given question two statements are given one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other Reason (R). Find the correct statement using the code given below.
Assertion (A) Void is not possible.
Reason (R) Empthy space would be non-being and therefore does not exist.
Code
  1. A
    (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B
    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. C
    A is true, but R is false
  4. D
    A is false, but R is true
Question 34Single Answer
In the given question two statements are given one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other Reason (R). Find the correct statement using the code given below.
Assertion (A) Parmenides was a monist.
Reason (R) According to Parmenides, Being is one, eternal and indivisible.
Code
  1. A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. B
    Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. C
    A is true, but R is false
  4. D
    A is false, but R is true
Question 35Single Answer
Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer with the help of the code given below.
List I                                                                                     List II
A. Air is the fundamental source of the universe                             1. Empedocles
B. Number is the fundamental source of the universe                    2. Aristotle    
C. The doctrine of four elements                                                     3. Pythagoras
D. God is unmoved mover                                                                4. Anaximenes
  1. A
     Codes
    A         B         C         D                       
    3          4          2          1 
  2. B
    4          3          1          2 
  3. C
    1          2          3          4 
  4. D
    3          1          2          4       
Question 36Single Answer
One may be free from devarna by
  1. A
    observing Brahmacharya
  2. B
    performing yajna
  3. C
    uttering mantras
  4. D
    giving birth to a child
Question 37Single Answer
Lokasamgraha is meant for
  1. A
    the benefit of the victims
  2. B
    the benefit of the ancestors
  3. C
    the benefit of the masses
  4. D
    the benefit of  selected few
Question 38Single Answer
Select the correct sequence
  1. A
    Artha, Kama, Dharma, Moksa
  2. B
    Moksa, Kama, Dharma, Artha
  3. C
    Dharma, Kama, Artha, Moksa
  4. D
    Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa
Question 39Single Answer
Observation of brahmacharya is a mean of meeting
  1. A
    Pitr-rna only
  2. B
    Rsi-rna only
  3. C
    Deva-rna only
  4. D
    Pitc-rna and Deva-rna
Question 40Single Answer
Which of the following is not correct about ‘Sthitaprajna’ of Bhagvad Gita?
  1. A
    A Sthitaprajna, discards are desires from his mind
  2. B
    A Sthitaprajna, is not disturbed in suffering
  3. C
    Sthitaprajna, is not desirous of pleasure
  4. D
    Sthitaprajna, always thinks to do good for other
Question 41Single Answer
Condider the following statements in the light of Kant's maxims of morality and mark the correct
code.
1. Act only on that maxim which will to be a universal law.
2. So act as to treat humanity whether in thine own person or that of any other, always as an end and never as a means only.
3. Act as to be members of a kingdom of Ends.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
Codes
  1. A
    Only 1 is true
  2. B
    Only 2 it true
  3. C
    Only 1 and 2 are true
  4. D
    1, 2 and 3 are true
Question 42Single Answer
Match the List I with List II and the correct answer with the help of codes given below.
List I                                                 List II
(a) Kant                             (a) The ideal self is the source of moral obligation.
(b) TH Green                    (b) God is the source of moral obligation.
(c) Martineau                    (c) The ultimate source of all morality and ground of obligation is
                                               the pain, attendant on the violation of duty.
(d) JS Mill                          (d) Practical reason is the true source of moral obligation.   
Codes
  1. A
    A         B         C         D
    4          1          2          3            
  2. B
    1          2          4          3
  3. C
    3          4          1          2
  4. D
    4          3          2          1
Question 43Single Answer
Match the List I with List II and choose the correct answer with the help of codes given below.
List I                                                  List II
(a) kant                                          (a) Foundations of Ethics
(b) Ewing                                      (b) Language and Ethics
(c) Ross                                       (c) Metaphysics of Morals
(d) Stevenson                              (d) Second Thoughts in Moral Philosophy        
Codes
  1. A
    A         B         C         D
     2          1          3          4
  2. B
    3          4          1          2
  3. C
    1          2          4          3
  4. D
    4          3          2          1
Question 44Single Answer
Who among the following upholds this view that "Autonomy is the basis of the dignity of human and of every rational being"?
  1. A
    Hobbes
  2. B
    Spencer
  3. C
    Kant
  4. D
    Bentham
Question 45Single Answer
Who among the following maintains that the knowledge of moral laws is obtained through practical reason?
  1. A
    Kant
  2. B
    Hutchison
  3. C
    Clarke
  4. D
    Martineau
Question 46Single Answer
Which among the following is true regarding KC Bhattacharya’s two branches of philosophy of object?
  1. A
    Ethics and logic
  2. B
    Religion and ethic
  3. C
    Logic and metaphysics
  4. D
    Physics and metaphysics
Question 47Single Answer
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
List I (Thinkers)                                        List II ( Works)
  1. A
    Sri Aurobindo                                     The Human cycle, Freedom’s battle
  2. B
    Tagore                                                  Love’s Gift and Crossing, My Soul’s Agony
  3. C
    Gandhi                                                 The Wheel of Fortune, Delhi Diary
  4. D
    Radhakrishnan                                  Religion and Society, Massage from the East
Question 48Single Answer
Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer with the help of codes given below
       List I ()                                                                        List II ()
A. Sri Aurbindo                                                    1. Freedom from the known
B. J Krishnamurti                                                 2. The Recovery of Faith
C. KC Bhattacharya                                            3. Studies in Vedantism
D. S Radhakrishnan                                           4. Savitri, a Legend and a Symbool
Codes
  1. A
    A         B         C         D
    1          2          4          3
  2. B
    4          1          3          2
  3. C
    2          4          1          3
  4. D
    3          1          2          4
Question 49Single Answer
Given below are an Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider them and select the correct codes given below in the context of KC Bhattacharya.
Assertion (A) Judgements of philosophy are Pseudo judgements.
Reason (R) In all judgements, predicate is contained in the subject.
Codes
  1. A
    Bothe (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. B
    Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. C
    (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. D
    (A) is false, but (R) is true
Question 50Single Answer
Who among the following holds the view that: Divine knowledge is creational, and as there is nothing outside God. He himself is the object of his knowledge. He creates as he knows, and knows as he creates
  1. A
    Tagore
  2. B
    Vivekananda
  3. C
    KC Bhattacharya
  4. D
    Iqbal
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