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Teaching and Research Aptitude

Question 1Single Answer

Which of the following statements is true?

A
Computer aided education can replace a teacher
B
Computer aided education can assist a teacher
C
On-line teaching and face-to-face teaching both are effective
D
Face-to-face teaching is less effective than online teaching

Question 2Single Answer

In order to solve the problem of aimlessness in education, we should develop -

A
democratic citizenship
B
centralized education
C
education
D
reform the administrative set-up

Question 3Single Answer

If a student misbehaves with other students in the class, the teacher should -

A
report the matter to the parents
B
punish him at the time of the morning assembly in the school
C
deal with him with sympathetic understanding
D
treat him with sympathy and understanding

Question 4Single Answer

How can a failed student be encouraged to study sincerely in the same class?

A
by teacher’s counseling
B
by psychological counseling
C
by guardian’s counseling
D
by Students’ Association

Question 5Single Answer

Our examination system is -

A
defective
B
without any defect
C
in the interest of the students
D
well-planned

Question 6Single Answer

Which is the main objective of research?

A
To review the literature
B
To summarize what is already known
C
To get an academic degree
D
To discover new facts or to make fresh interpretation of known facts

Question 7Single Answer

Sampling error decreases with the

A
decrease in sample size
B
increase in sample size
C
process of randomization
D
process of analysis

Question 8Single Answer

The principles of fundamental research are used in

A
action research
B
applied research
C
philosophical research
D
historical research

Question 9Single Answer

Users who use media for their own ends are indentified as

A
Passive audience
B
Active audience
C
Positive audience
D
Negative audience

Question 10Single Answer

Classroom communication can be described as

A
Exploration
B
Institutionalisation
C
Unsignified narration
D
Discourse

Question 11Single Answer

Which of the following is/are the basic paradigms in classroom teaching?

A
Learning paradigm
B
Instructional paradigm
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of the above

Question 12Single Answer

The prime requirement to become a good teacher is to have

A
Genuine interest in teaching
B
Knowledge about controlling students
C
Subject knowledge
D
Good expression

Question 13Single Answer

Which of the following statement/s is/are NOT true ?

A
Teaching is just an art
B
Teachers can be trained only
C
Teachers are born
D
All of the above

Question 14Single Answer

Research is -

A
A purposeful, systematic activity
B
Conducted for purely academic purposes.
C
Conducted to answer questions about practical issues.
D
A random, unplanned process of discovery

Question 15Single Answer

The research is always

A
Verifying the old knowledge
B
Exploring new knowledge
C
Filling the gaps between the knowledge
D
All of the above

Question 16Single Answer

All good research aims at

A
Betterment of the society
B
Developing generalizations, theories, and principles
C
Solving routine problem
D
None of the above

Question 17Single Answer

When we say that communication is intentional, it means that -

A
Sender consciously intends to affect the behaviour of receiver of the message
B
Effective communication is a process of acting on information
C
Through speech communication, people make sense of the world
D
None of the above

Question 18Single Answer

Communication is the transfer and understanding of

A
Ideas
B
Concepts
C
Meaning
D
Words

Question 19Single Answer

Which of the following can be termed as the 'context' of communication?

A
An interference with message reception
B
Effective communication
C
Verbal and non-verbal responses to messages
D
A physical and psychological environment for conversation

Question 20Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 24, 12, ?, 18, 54

A
26
B
24
C
36
D
32

Question 21Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
28, 33, 31, 36, ?, 39

A
30
B
32
C
33
D
34

Question 22Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ?

A
45
B
50
C
55
D
60

Question 23Single Answer

Find the missing number in the following series.
2/3, 4/7, ?, 11/21, 16/31

A
10/8
B
6/10
C
5/10
D
7/10

Question 24Single Answer

The main governing body at the tertiary level of education in India is -

A
NCERT
B
CBSE
C
AICTE
D
UGC

Question 25Single Answer

Government established the University Grants Commission by an act of Parliament in the year

A
1980
B
1948
C
1950
D
1956

Question 26Single Answer

The tertiary education includes

A
Primary and secondary education
B
Higher education
C
Vocational education and training
D
(d) Both (b) and (c)

Question 27Single Answer

The term ecosystem was coined by -

A
Arthur Tansley
B
Al Gore
C
Mobius
D
Mobius

Question 28Single Answer

Who first used and defined Ecology in 1866?

A
H. Reiter
B
Haeckel
C
Charles Elton
D
Odum

Question 29Single Answer

In the study of man-environment interaction, the statement of Miss Sample that 'the humans are slowly the product of their environment' is

A
An opinion
B
A prejudice
C
A fact
D
A widely accepted phenomenon

Question 30Single Answer

ICT stands for -

A
Information and communication technology
B
Information controlled technology
C
Information capable technology
D
None of the above

Question 31Single Answer

Which of the following is also termed as multimedia education?

A
ICT supported education
B
ICT enabled education
C
ICT education
D
None of the above

Question 32Single Answer

Information and communication technology includes

A
Online learning
B
Learning through the use of EDUSAT
C
Web-based learning
D
All of the above

Question 33Single Answer

The process by which conclusion is arrived at on the basis of other propositions is termed as -

A
Concept
B
Inference
C
Connotation
D
Conference

Question 34Single Answer

Propositions that support the conclusion of an argument are called

A
Inferences
B
Premises
C
Concepts
D
None of the above

Question 35Single Answer

Identify the fallacy in the following argument: "Alan is tall, dark and handsome and has blue eyes. Bill is also tall, dark and handsome".

A
Inconsistency
B
Weak analogy
C
Slippery slope
D
Hasty generalisation

Question 36Single Answer

According to Jaina philosophy, which among the following is not a form of indirect knowledge.

A
Smrti
B
Pratyabhijna
C
Tarka
D
Naya

Question 37Single Answer

Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....
(A)738
(B) 349
(C) 520
(D) 222
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
A, C and D only
D
A, B and D only

Question 38Single Answer

Arrange the following gases in the ascending order of their global warning potential (GWD):
(A) CO₂
(B) CH
(C) SF
(D) CFC-11
(E) N₂O
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
(A), (B), (C), (E), (D)
B
(A), (B), (E), (D), (C)
C
(B), (C), (A), (E), (D)
D
(A), (E), (B), (D), (C)

Question 39Single Answer

Which of the following are essential requirements for the formation of photochemical SMOG?
(A) Carbon monooxide (CO)
(B) Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)
(C) Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
(D) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
(E) Sunlight
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and D only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C, D and E only
D
B, D and E only

Question 40Single Answer

Which fallacy is committed in the following statement?
"People with cases of flu should be kept in quarantine, because it has never been disproven as the best means of keeping the disease from spreading."

A
Appeal to ignorance
B
Hasty generalisation
C
Slippery slope
D
False cause

Question 41Single Answer

Which of the following Indian universities were modelled on the lines of University of London?
(A) Calcutta
(B) Bombay
(C) Madras
(D) Andhra
(E) Mysore
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & D only

Question 42Single Answer

Identify the correct order of the term A-E to complete the following paragraph about computer devices and technology. An ________ allows a user to write on a surface using a pen, and the text and drawings can then be captured and stored for later use. An ________ printer produces a hard copy of a document using and piezoelectric technology. A printer uses a drum, and positive and negative charges, to produce a _____ hard copy of a document.
(A) inkjet
(B) interactive whiteboard
(C) laser
(D) rotating
(E) thermal bubble
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
B, E, A, D, C
B
B, A, E, C, D
C
A, B, E, C, D
D
E, D, C, B, A

Question 43Single Answer

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Internet is commonly used service on the World Wide Web
Statement II: HTTP is the protocol that web browsers and web servers use to communicate with each other over the Internet
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D
Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Question 44Single Answer

Negative communicators usually express
(A) Verbal softness
(B) Optimism
(C) Pessimism
(D) Resentment
(E) Distrust
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B & C only
B
B, C & D only
C
C, D & E only
D
A, B & E only

Question 45Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A): Teachers must encourage students to ask questions.
Reason (R): Asking questions can create curiosity and develop passion for learning
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Choose the correct answer from below:

A
Both (A) and (R) are correct, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
D
(A) is not correct but (R) is correct

Question 46Single Answer

The advantages of research based on field experiments are:
A. A strong external validity
B. Subjects behave normally and naturally
C. The experiment takes place in a natural setting
D. Generation of primary data
E. Non-requirement of elaborate logistics
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
B, C and D only
C
C, D and E only
D
A, C and E only

Question 47Single Answer

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Exploration is particularly useful when researchers lack a clear idea of the problems they will meet during the study
Statement II: Through exploration, researchers develop concepts more clearly, establish priorities, develop operational definitions, and improve the final research design
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
C
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
D
Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Question 48Single Answer

In order to transform the regulatory system of Higher Education, the NEP proposes to set up HECI (Higher Education Commission of India). Which of the following are verticals of HECI?
A. NHERC
B. NAS
C. HEGC
D. NCIVE
E. NAC
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
A, B and C only
B
A, C and E only
C
B, C and E only
D
C, D and E only

Question 49Single Answer

Which of the given learner characteristics are associated with field dependent (holistic/visual) learning style?
(i) Focusing on facts and principles
(ii) Relating concepts to personal experience
(iii) Formal interaction with teacher related to tasks at hand
(iv) Preferring to compete rather than cooperate
(v) Preferring to cooperate rather than compete
(vi) Perceiving global aspects of concepts and materials
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(ii), (v) and (vi)
D
(iv), (v) and (vi)

Question 50Single Answer

Which of the following potential factors affecting teaching are related to instructional facilities and learning environment?
(i) Praise and encouragement by teachers
(ii) Non availability of textbooks/reading materials for use
(iii) Proactive moves in the interactive processes
(iv) Shortage of highly qualified teachers
(v) Availability of smart classes
Choose the correct answer from the following options:

A
(i), (ii) and (iii)
B
(ii), (iii) and (v)
C
(i), (iv) and (v)
D
(iii), (iv) and (v)

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Philosophy

Question 51Single Answer

Vrtti according to Nyaya is a relation between:

A
Two Padas
B
Two Padarthas
C
Pada and Padartha
D
Pada and Vakya

Question 52Single Answer

According to Nyaya the objects of visual sense-organ are also the objects of tactual sense-organ except:

A
Rupa only
B
Rupatva only
C
Both rupa and rupatva
D
Both Rupa and Sparsa

Question 53Single Answer

Which type of hetvabhasa is committed by the following anumana ? Select the correct code given below:
marinmayah parvatah vahniman

A
Asadharana savyabhicara
B
Svarupasiddha hetvabhasa
C
Asryasiddha hetvabhasa
D
Viruddha

Question 54Single Answer

By what type of sannikarsa do we perceive patabhava in ghata according to the Nyaya ?

A
Samyoga
B
Samyukta Samvaya
C
Samavaya
D
Visesanata

Question 55Single Answer

Which type of Karana of the world God is in Vaisesika Philosophy ?

A
Samavayikarana
B
Asamavayikarana
C
Upadanakarana
D
Nimittakarana

Question 56Single Answer

‘Elementary propositions depict the picture of Reality’ is formulated by:

A
Moore
B
Russell
C
Wittgenstein
D
Husserl

Question 57Single 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:

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iii) (i) (iv) (ii)
B
(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
C
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
D
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

Question 58Single Answer

Which of the following book is authored by Heidegger ?

A
Lebenswelt
B
Being and Time
C
Pragmatism
D
Phenomenology

Question 59Single Answer

Logical positivism rejects the metaphysics on the following grounds:

A
Metaphysical questions are beyond the limit of the categories of Human understanding.
B
Metaphysical questions are doubtful.
C
Metaphysical questions are non-sensicalas they are non-verifiable.
D
Metaphysical questions are beyond space and time.

Question 60Single Answer

According to G. Ryle which one of the following is correct ?

A
All the physical events are reducible to the mental events.
B
All the mental events are reducible to the physical events.
C
Both kinds of events are inter reducible to each other.
D
None of the above

Question 61Single Answer

Which one of the following is not accepted by Ambedkar ?

A
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
B
Education, Organization, Agitation
C
Caste, Varna, Karma
D
Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha

Question 62Single Answer

Which one of the following is admitted by Tagore to be the essential aspect of human being ?

A
Physical and Mental
B
Vital and Mental
C
Physical and Spiritual
D
Mental and Spiritual

Question 63Single 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:

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
B
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
C
(iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
D
(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)

Question 64Single Answer

What is the correct sequence of the following in the evolutionary process, according to Sri Aurobindo?

A
Over mind, Higher mind, Illumined mind, Intuitive mind
B
Higher mind, Illumined mind, Intuitive mind, Over mind
C
Illumined mind, Higher mind, Intuitive mind, Over mind
D
Intuitive mind, Higher mind, Illumined mind, Over mind

Question 65Single Answer

Who among the following introduced the concept of ‘Annadayee Sharma Siddhanta ?

A
Gandhi
B
Vinobabhave
C
Tilaka
D
J.B. Kripalani

Question 66Single Answer

Which of the following theory accepts khyati as Smrtipramosa ?

A
Asat Khyati
B
Akhyati
C
Anirvacaniya Khyati
D
Sat Khyati

Question 67Single Answer

According to the Naiyayikas we can perceive all cases of smoke only by:

A
Yogaja Pratyasatti
B
Samanyalaksana pratyasatti
C
Jnanalaksana pratyasatti
D
Samavaya sannikarsa

Question 68Single Answer

By what type of perception, according to Nyaya one can perceive the objects of past, present and future ?

A
Samanyalaksana
B
Yogaja
C
Sravana
D
Jnanalaksana

Question 69Single Answer

‘Fire is cold because it is a substance’. what type of fallacy is committed by the above argument according to the Nyaya ?

A
Viruddha
B
Asiddha
C
Badha
D
Satpratipaksa

Question 70Single Answer

In the context of Abhava, what does ‘Jala’ in the statement ‘Jale Gandho Nasti’ stands for:

A
Pratiyogi
B
Anuyogi
C
Anuyogita
D
Prati yogita vachedak dharma

Question 71Single Answer

Consider the following statements in the light of philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas and mark the correct code :
(a) Philosophy passes from facts to God and theology from God to facts.
(b) He made a distinction between reason and faith and argued that matters of faith such as revealed truths are beyond reason, but not contrary to reason.
(c) Faith is a matter of will and the will commands acceptance.
Codes:

A
Only (a) is true.
B
Only (b) is true.
C
Only (a) and (c) are true.
D
(a), (b) and (c) are true

Question 72Single Answer

Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer with the help of code given below:
List-I List-II
(a) Protagoras (i) Whatever is ‘is’, we cannot know ‘is not’
(b) Gorgias (ii) Man is the measure of all things
(c) Thrasymachus (iii) Nothing exists, even if it exists it cannot be known
(d) Parmenides (iv) Justice is the interest of the strong
Codes:

A
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
B
(ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
C
(ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
D
(iii) (i) (ii) (iv)

Question 73Single Answer

Which one of the following philosophers of Medieval period stated : “Understand in order that you may believe, believe in order that you may understand. Some-things we do not believe unless we understand them; others we do not understand unless we believe”.

A
St. Anselm
B
St. Aquinas
C
St. Augustine
D
William Occam

Question 74Single Answer

Consider the following statements in the light of Pythagoras and mark the correct code:
(a) Pythagoreans believed in the idea of eternal recurrence.
(b) Pythagoreans held that the soul was immortal and it undergoes a sequence of re-birth.
(c) Pythagoreans rejected the view that the process of world is endless and unchanging.
Codes:

A
Only (a) is true. B. Only (b) is true.
B
Only (a) and (c) are true.D. (a), (b) and (c) are true.
C
Only (a) and (c) are true.D. (a), (b) and (c) are true.
D
Only (a) and (c) are true.D. (a), (b) and (c) are true.

Question 75Single Answer

Choose the correct order from lowest to the highest with reference to Plato’s theory of knowledge.

A
Knowledge derived from senses, conjectural knowledge, discursive intellect, rational insight.
B
Conjectural knowledge,knowledge derived from senses,discursive intellect, rational insight.
C
Knowledge derived from senses, conjectural knowledge,rational insight, discursive intellect.
D
Discursive intellect, conjectural knowledge,knowledge derived from senses,rational insight.

Question 76Single Answer

Who among the following philosophers holds that, "there could be no single unchanging set of perennial and ultimate human rights as the human nature changes constantly"?

A
Locke
B
Rousseau
C
Hobbes
D
Hume

Question 77Single Answer

Who among the following philosophers reduced perception to matter in motion?

A
Berkeley
B
Hume
C
Hobbes
D
Descartes

Question 78Single Answer

Who among the following holds the view that 'Morality consists in obedience to the law of state'?

A
Bentham
B
Mill
C
Hobbes
D
Spencer

Question 79Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Considering (A) and (R) in the light of 'Liberal Feminism', mark the correct code:
Assertion (A) Men and women are equal.
Reason (R) Both men and women are essentially rational creatures.
Code

A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not give correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 80Single Answer

Match the List I with List II and select the correct answer with the help of the code given below.
List I List II
(Thinking) (Statement)
(a) Radical feminism (1) The struggle for women's liberation is essentially bound up with the struggle against capitalism.
(b) Liberal feminism (2) Men and women should be treated
(c) Socialist (3) A women is not born but made.
(d) Marxist feminism (4) Both men and women are essentially rational creatures.
Codes

A
A B C D
3 4 1 2
B
1 3 2 4
C
2 1 4 3
D
4 3 1 2

Question 81Single Answer

Social and political philosophy is related with

A
Role of community in a society
B
Role of individual in a society
C
Role of masses
D
None of the above

Question 82Single Answer

In which field does the social philosophy deal in

A
Individual Highest Good
B
Community Highest Good
C
Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
D
None of these

Question 83Single Answer

Which among the following is referred as longest literary work among all?

A
Mahabharata
B
Ramayana
C
Gita
D
None of these

Question 84Single Answer

Who among the following has written Mahabharata?

A
Valmiki
B
Agusta Muni
C
Ved Vyasa
D
Narad Muni

Question 85Single Answer

Which of the following literary work is regarded as ‘Fifth-veda’?

A
Gita
B
Mahabharata
C
Ramayana
D
None of these

Question 86Single Answer

"All life and all happiness are governed by the will to power" is the view held by

A
Ryle
B
Nietzsche
C
Husserl
D
William James

Question 87Single Answer

Which one of the following is correct with reference to the concept to 'Dasein' of Heidegger?

A
Authentic self is "They-self"
B
Inauthentic self is "One's-self"
C
Authentic self is "Fallen-self"
D
Inauthentic self is "They-self"

Question 88Single Answer

Who among the following philosophers equates 'Will to truth with will to power'?

A
Heidegger
B
Wittgenstein
C
Nietzsche
D
Peirce

Question 89Single Answer

The purpose of phenomenological reduction of Husserl is to

A
examine the meanings produced by pure impersonal consciousness
B
examine the meanings of objects of the world
C
examine meanings of objects of personal consciousness
D
reject the meanings produced by pure impersonal consciousness

Question 90Single Answer

Which one of the following statements appropriately represents the position of Nietzsche?
1. He equates the will to truth with the will to power.
2. The distinction between good and evil is based on the will to power.
3. The distinction between good and evil is rooted in objectivity.
4. All life and all happiness are governed by the will to power.
Codes

A
Only 1 and 2 are true
B
Only 3 and 4 are true
C
Only 1, 2 and 4 are true
D
Only 2 and 4 are true

Question 91Single Answer

If the proposition ‘All men are mortal’ is true, what is the truth-value of the proposition ‘Some men are not mortal’?

A
True
B
False
C
Yet to be undetermined
D
Nether true nor false

Question 92Single Answer

An argument form is invalid if and only if,

A
it has no substitution instances with true premises and a false conclusion
B
it has substitution instances with true premises and a false conclusion
C
it has no substitution instances with false premises and a true conclusion
D
it has substitution instances with false premises and a true conclusion

Question 93Single Answer

Truth is an attribute of a/ an

A
proposition
B
argument
C
word
D
sentence

Question 94Single Answer

Match the following.
  List I List II
A. Bokardo                                                    1. Third figure
B. Fresison                                                    2. First figure
C. Ferio                                                          3. Fourth figure
D. Cesare                                                      4. Second figure
Codes

A
A B C D
3 1 2 4
B
1 3 2 4
C
1 2 4 3
D
4 3 2 1

Question 95Single Answer

To obvert a proposition is an immediate inference

A
Only quality of the proposition is to be changed
B
Only quantity of the proposition is to be changed
C
Quality is to be changed and the predicate term is to be replaced with its complement
D
Quality is to be changed and predicate term is to be replaced with its components

Question 96Single Answer

In how many parts Applied Ethics is divided?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four

Question 97Single Answer

In applied philosophy business and professional ethics are related with

A
environmental ethics
B
multinational ethics
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
None of these

Question 98Single Answer

Which among the following concerns with first- order of philosophical knowledge?

A
Ontology
B
Rational psychology
C
Cosmology
D
All of these

Question 99Single Answer

Which among the following are included in second-order philosophical knowledge?

A
Axiology
B
Ethics
C
Politics
D
All of these

Question 100Single Answer

Which among the following concerned with the third-order of philosophical knowledge?

A
Applied philosophy
B
Aesthetics
C
Ontology
D
Ethics

Question 101Single Answer

Which among the following is true regarding KC Bhattacharya’s two branches of philosophy of object?

A
Ethics and logic
B
Religion and ethic
C
Logic and metaphysics
D
Physics and metaphysics

Question 102Single Answer

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
List I (Thinkers) List II ( Works)

A
Sri Aurobindo The Human cycle, Freedom’s battle
B
Tagore Love’s Gift and Crossing, My Soul’s Agony
C
Gandhi The Wheel of Fortune, Delhi Diary
D
Radhakrishnan Religion and Society, Massage from the East

Question 103Single 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

A
A B C D
1 2 4 3
B
4 1 3 2
C
2 4 1 3
D
3 1 2 4

Question 104Single 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

A
Bothe (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B
Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C
(A) is true, but (R) is false
D
(A) is false, but (R) is true

Question 105Single 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

A
Tagore
B
Vivekananda
C
KC Bhattacharya
D
Iqbal

Question 106Single 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

A
Only 1 is true
B
Only 2 it true
C
Only 1 and 2 are true
D
1, 2 and 3 are true

Question 107Single 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

A
A B C D
4 1 2 3
B
1 2 4 3
C
3 4 1 2
D
4 3 2 1

Question 108Single 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

A
A B C D
2 1 3 4
B
3 4 1 2
C
1 2 4 3
D
4 3 2 1

Question 109Single Answer

Who among the following upholds this view that "Autonomy is the basis of the dignity of human and of every rational being"?

A
Hobbes
B
Spencer
C
Kant
D
Bentham

Question 110Single Answer

Who among the following maintains that the knowledge of moral laws is obtained through practical reason?

A
Kant
B
Hutchison
C
Clarke
D
Martineau

Question 111Single Answer

One may be free from devarna by

A
observing Brahmacharya
B
performing yajna
C
uttering mantras
D
giving birth to a child

Question 112Single Answer

Lokasamgraha is meant for

A
the benefit of the victims
B
the benefit of the ancestors
C
the benefit of the masses
D
the benefit of selected few

Question 113Single Answer

Select the correct sequence

A
Artha, Kama, Dharma, Moksa
B
Moksa, Kama, Dharma, Artha
C
Dharma, Kama, Artha, Moksa
D
Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa

Question 114Single Answer

Observation of brahmacharya is a mean of meeting

A
Pitr-rna only
B
Rsi-rna only
C
Deva-rna only
D
Pitc-rna and Deva-rna

Question 115Single Answer

Which of the following is not correct about ‘Sthitaprajna’ of Bhagvad Gita?

A
A Sthitaprajna, discards are desires from his mind
B
A Sthitaprajna, is not disturbed in suffering
C
Sthitaprajna, is not desirous of pleasure
D
Sthitaprajna, always thinks to do good for other

Question 116Single Answer

In vedic tradition the source of all the powers of Gods is

A
Brahman
B
Prajapati
C
Rta
D
Yajn``61a

Question 117Single Answer

Yajna is performed for the benefit of

A
Yajmana
B
Rtvika
C
Devata
D
Both Yajmana and Rtvika

Question 118Single Answer

Write the correct sequence according to the Upanisads

A
Nididhyasana, Manana,Sravana
B
Manana, Sravana, Nididhyasana
C
Sravana, Manana, Nididhyasana
D
Sravana, Nididhyasana, Manana

Question 119Single Answer

Rta in Vedic tradition was identified with

A
Satya only
B
Dharma only
C
Karma only
D
Satya and Dharma

Question 120Single Answer

Select the correct sequence of the states of upanishadic self

A
Suspti, Svapan, Jagrat, Turiya
B
Jagrat, Svapna, Susupti, Turiya
C
Jagrat, Susupti, Svapna, Turiya
D
Turiya, Svapana, Susupti, Jagrat

Question 121Single Answer

Thale’s philosophy is consistent with the following except one. Select it

A
The Earth is a flat disc which floats on water
B
The whole universe is flooded with water
C
Water is the fundamental source of the universe
D
Apeiron is the fundamental source of the universe

Question 122Single 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

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Only 1 and 3
D
Only 1 and 2

Question 123Single 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

A
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C
A is true, but R is false
D
A is false, but R is true

Question 124Single 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

A
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C
A is true, but R is false
D
A is false, but R is true

Question 125Single 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

A
Codes
A B C D
3 4 2 1
B
4 3 1 2
C
1 2 3 4
D
3 1 2 4

Question 126Single Answer

In Vedic tradition fire burns because :

A
It is the will of God
B
It is a natural law
C
There is a cosmic order
D
There is a physical order

Question 127Single Answer

Which one among the following is NOT a means of vyaptigraha ?

A
Anvaya
B
Vyatireka
C
amanyalaksana pratyaksa
D
Upamana

Question 128Single Answer

By what relation the absence of duhkha exists in liberated self, according to the Vaisesikas :

A
Samavaya
B
Samyoga
C
Svaruapa
D
Tadatmya

Question 129Single Answer

By which sannikarsa do we perceive the absence of a pot on the ground according to Nyaya ?

A
Samyoga
B
Visesanata
C
Samavaya
D
Samaveta Samavaya

Question 130Single Answer

In vedic tradition, Rtvika of samveda is called :

A
Brahma
B
Hota
C
Adhvurya
D
Udgata

Question 131Single Answer

The ultimate reality in Upaniṣadic philosophy is known as?

A
Dharma
B
Brahman
C
Karma
D
Artha

Question 132Single Answer

The concept of “Atman = Brahman” is mainly found in?

A
Rigveda
B
Samhitas
C
Upaniṣads
D
Brahmanas

Question 133Single Answer

The Vedas are primarily classified into how many parts?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four

Question 134Single Answer

Which Veda is primarily a collection of hymns?

A
Rigveda
B
Samaveda
C
Yajurveda
D
Atharvaveda

Question 135Single Answer

The term “Satyam Jnanam Anantam Brahma” is found in?

A
Chandogya Upaniṣad
B
Brihadaranyaka Upaniṣad
C
Taittiriya Upaniṣad
D
Mundaka Upaniṣad

Question 136Single Answer

The doctrine of “Rta” in Vedic philosophy refers to?

A
Cosmic order
B
Sacrifice
C
Liberation
D
Ignorance

Question 137Single Answer

The word “Upaniṣad” means?

A
Meditation
B
Sitting near the teacher
C
Knowledge of rituals
D
Sacred hymn

Question 138Single Answer

The main goal of Vedic rituals is?

A
Moksha
B
Ignorance
C
Wealth and prosperity
D
Doubt

Question 139Single Answer

Which Upaniṣad contains the famous dialogue between Yama and Nachiketa?

A
Katha Upaniṣad
B
Isa Upaniṣad
C
Mandukya Upaniṣad
D
Aitareya Upaniṣad

Question 140Single Answer

The concept of “Neti Neti” is associated with?

A
Samkhya
B
Vedanta
C
Nyaya
D
Buddhism

Question 141Single Answer

The Vedic literature is primarily divided into?

A
Mantras and Sutras
B
Samhita, Brahmana, Aranyaka, Upaniṣad
C
Purana and Itihasa
D
Dharma and Karma

Question 142Single Answer

The Upaniṣads mainly emphasize?

A
Knowledge and self-realization
B
Ritual sacrifice
C
Political theory
D
Military ethics

Question 143Single Answer

The concept of Karma first systematically appears in?

A
Upaniṣads
B
Vedic Samhitas
C
Nyaya Sutras
D
Buddhist texts

Question 144Single Answer

Which Upaniṣad is the shortest?

A
Isa Upaniṣad
B
Katha Upaniṣad
C
Mundaka Upaniṣad
D
Chandogya Upaniṣad

Question 145Single Answer

The Vedic sacrifice is called?

A
Karma
B
Yoga
C
Yajna
D
Dharma

Question 146Single Answer

The term “Brahman” in Vedic philosophy refers to?

A
Soul only
B
Supreme reality
C
Matter
D
Ignorance

Question 147Single Answer

The Upaniṣads are also known as?

A
Aranyakas
B
Samhitas
C
Vedanta
D
Brahmanas

Question 148Single Answer

Which Veda is associated with music and chanting?

A
Rigveda
B
Yajurveda
C
Samaveda
D
Atharvaveda

Question 149Single Answer

The idea of rebirth is strongly developed in?

A
Upaniṣads
B
Early Vedic Samhitas
C
Brahmanas only
D
None

Question 150Single Answer

The concept of Maya is most developed in?

A
Rigveda
B
Mimamsa
C
Upaniṣads
D
Nyaya

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