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General Studies

Question 1Single Answer

Yojna a weekly journal

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 2Single Answer

Kurukshetra a journal on rural development is published by

A
Ministry of Finance
B
Ministry of Information and Broadcastin
C
Ministry of Rural Development
D
Planning Commission

Question 3Single Answer

Devaluation of a currency means

A
Fixing the value of the currency in conjuction with the movement in the value of a basket of predetermined currencies
B
Reduction in the value of a currency vis-à-vis major internationally traded currencies
C
Fixing the value of currency in multilateral consultaion with the IMF the World Bank and major trading partners
D
Permitting the currency to seek its worth in the international market

Question 4Single Answer

In India rural incomes are generally lower than the urban incomes, which of the following reasons account for this
1. a large number of farmers are illiterate and know little about scientific agriculture
2. prices of primary products are lower than those of manufactured products
3. Investments in agriculture has been low when compared to investment in industry

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

Question 5Single Answer

In ruby laser, the stimulated emission is due to transition from

A
metastable state to any lower state
B
any higher state of lower state
C
metastable state to ground state
D
any higher state to ground state

Question 6Single Answer

10^-6 M NaOH is diluted 100 times. The pH of the diluted base is

A
between 7 and 8
B
between 5 and 6
C
between 6 and 7
D
between 10 and 11

Question 7Single Answer

In the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of hydrogen per second under STP condition. The current to be passed is

A
1.93 A
B
9.65 A
C
19.3 A
D
0.965 A

Question 8Single Answer

The respiratory quotient during cellular respiration would depend on

A
the nature of enzymes involved
B
the nature of the substrate
C
the amount of carbon dioxide released
D
the amount of oxygen utilised

Question 9Single Answer

Which of the following is not a green - house gas ?

A
Water vapour
B
Carbon monoxide
C
Methane
D
Oxygen

Question 10Single Answer

Passage :

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z .

Which letter in this alphabet is the eighth letter to the right of the letter and which is tenth letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet ?

Question 11Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the third alphabet of each of the words is changed to the next alphabet in the English alphabetical series, which of the following will form a meaningful English word?

A
SUM
B
BIG
C
Both BIG and THE
D
FOR
E
Both FOR and BIG

Question 12Single Answer

Passage :

Direction : The following question is based on the five words given below:
AND FOR THE BIG SUM (The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily the meaningful English words.)

If the given words are arranged in the order as they would appear in a dictionary from left to right, which of the following will be second from the right ?

A
AND
B
FOR
C
THE
D
BIG
E
SUM

Question 13Single Answer

How many such pairs of letters are there in the word ‘CLEANLINESS’ each of the which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet, in the same sequence?

A
Two
B
Three
C
Five
D
Four
E
None of these

Question 14Single Answer

Team A has scored more goals than Team B
Team C has scored fewer goals than Team B
Team A has scored fewer goals than Team C .
If the first two statements are true, the third statement is

A
True
B
False
C
Uncertain
D
None

Question 15Single Answer

When Uttar Pradesh got it officially as statehood ?

A
24 January, 1950
B
26 January, 1952
C
1 January, 1956
D
18 February, 1957

Question 16Single Answer

How many districts are there in Uttar Pradesh

A
60
B
57
C
75
D
87

Question 17Single Answer

What are the official languages of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Hindi & Urdu
B
Only Hindi
C
Only Urdu
D
Kumaoni

Question 18Single Answer

How many members of Lok Sabha from Uttar Pradesh ?

A
56
B
78
C
80
D
51

Question 19Single Answer

How many members of Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh ?

A
45
B
51
C
31
D
77

Question 20Single Answer

What is the state flower of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Lily
B
Rose
C
Palash
D
Sunflower

Question 21Single Answer

What is state sport of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Field Hockey
B
Cricket
C
Football
D
Swimming

Question 22Single Answer

How many total cities / towns in Uttar Pradesh ?

A
567
B
450
C
689
D
510

Question 23Single Answer

What is state dance of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Kathak
B
Rauf
C
Kathakali
D
Bharat Natyam

Question 24Single Answer

What is state tree of Uttar Pradesh ?

A
Neem
B
Peepal
C
Ashok
D
Mango

Question 25Single Answer

When was the Constituent Assembly of India formed?

A
1946
B
1947
C
1948
D
1950

Question 26Single Answer

What new authority was granted to Mukhiyas in Uttar Pradesh in May 2026?

A
Approve schemes up to ₹5 lakh
B
Approve schemes up to ₹20 lakh
C
Approve schemes up to ₹15 lakh
D
Approve schemes up to ₹10 lakh

Question 27Single Answer

Which expressway was inaugurated as a major infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh in May 2026?

A
Bundelkhand Expressway
B
Purvanchal Expressway
C
Ganga Expressway
D
Agra-Lucknow Expressway

Question 28Single Answer

What is the total length of the Ganga Expressway inaugurated in Uttar Pradesh?

A
450 km
B
594 km
C
650 km
D
700 km

Question 29Single Answer

Which districts are connected by the Ganga Expressway?

A
Lucknow to Gorakhpur
B
Noida to Ayodhya
C
Agra to Varanasi
D
Meerut to Prayagraj

Question 30Single Answer

Which agency signed an MoU with Coca-Cola India for community development initiatives in Uttar Pradesh?

A
UP Tourism
B
Invest UP
C
UPSRTC
D
UP Jal Nigam

Philosophy

Question 31Single Answer

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

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

Question 32Single Answer

Yajna is performed for the benefit of

A
Yajmana
B
Rtvika
C
Devata
D
Both Yajmana and Rtvika

Question 33Single 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 34Single Answer

Rta in Vedic tradition was identified with

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

Question 35Single 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 36Single 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 37Single 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 38Single 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 39Single 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 40Single 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 41Single Answer

One may be free from devarna by

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

Question 42Single 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 43Single 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 44Single 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 45Single 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 46Single 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 47Single 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 48Single 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 49Single 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 50Single 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

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Philosophy

Question 51Single 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 52Single 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 53Single Answer

In how many parts Applied Ethics is divided?

A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Four

Question 54Single 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 55Single Answer

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

A
Ontology
B
Rational psychology
C
Cosmology
D
All of these

Question 56Single 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 57Single 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 58Single Answer

Truth is an attribute of a/ an

A
proposition
B
argument
C
word
D
sentence

Question 59Single 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 60Single 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 61Single 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 62Single Answer

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

A
Heidegger
B
Wittgenstein
C
Nietzsche
D
Peirce

Question 63Single 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 64Single 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 65Single 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 66Single Answer

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

A
Mahabharata
B
Ramayana
C
Gita
D
None of these

Question 67Single Answer

Who among the following has written Mahabharata?

A
Valmiki
B
Agusta Muni
C
Ved Vyasa
D
Narad Muni

Question 68Single 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 69Single Answer

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

A
Berkeley
B
Hume
C
Hobbes
D
Descartes

Question 70Single 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 71Single 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 72Single Answer

Rita in its moral sense may be equated with :

A
Artha
B
Moksa
C
Satya
D
Nisedha

Question 73Single Answer

Which of the following is indicative of Arthibhavana

A
The Yaj Dhatu
B
Linga
C
Nipata
D
Akhyata

Question 74Single Answer

In Vedic tradition yajna is performed under the direction of:

A
Yajmana
B
Rtvika
C
Grhakarta
D
Isvara

Question 75Single Answer

Select the code that states the correct sequence:

A
Brahmana, Samhita, Aranyaka, Upanisad
B
Upanisad, Samhita, Aranyaka, Brahmana
C
Samhita, Brahmana, Aranyaka, Upanisad
D
Samhita, Upanisad, Brahmana, Aranyaka

Question 76Single Answer

Which of the following theory accepts khyati as Smrtipramosa ?

A
Asat Khyati
B
Akhyati
C
Anirvacaniya Khyati
D
Sat Khyati

Question 77Single 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 78Single 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 79Single 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 80Single 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 81Single 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 82Single 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 83Single 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 84Single 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 85Single Answer

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

A
Moore
B
Russell
C
Wittgenstein
D
Husserl

Question 86Single 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 87Single Answer

Which of the following book is authored by Heidegger ?

A
Lebenswelt
B
Being and Time
C
Pragmatism
D
Phenomenology

Question 88Single 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 89Single 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 90Single Answer

Who among the following authored the work “Gender trouble” ?

A
Simon de Bouvour
B
Luce Irigary
C
Judith Butler
D
Allen Showalter

Question 91Single Answer

Who among the following philosophers coined the concept “group-differentiated rights” ?

A
Thomas Hobbes
B
AmartyaSen
C
Will Kymlicka
D
Mac Intyre

Question 92Single Answer

“The political laws are the highest court of appeal in the matters of morality’. Which one of the following persons hold this view ?

A
Spencer
B
Mill
C
Kant
D
Hobbes

Question 93Single Answer

Which of the following is the correct pair of prophetic religion ?

A
Jainism and Buddhism
B
Christianity and Islam
C
Sikhism and Islam
D
Hinduism and Zoroastrianism

Question 94Single 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:

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

Question 95Single Answer

The common and essential teaching of all religions is:

A
Morality is the cream of life.
B
Upgradation of social values.
C
Establishment of manava dharma of mutual love and respect.
D
All the above

Question 96Single 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 97Single Answer

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

A
Anvaya
B
Vyatireka
C
amanyalaksana pratyaksa
D
Upamana

Question 98Single 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 99Single 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 100Single Answer

In vedic tradition, Rtvika of samveda is called :

A
Brahma
B
Hota
C
Adhvurya
D
Udgata

Question 101Single Answer

According to the Nyaya epistemology, we perceive a snake on a rope by :

A
Yogaja sannikarsa
B
Samanyalaksana sannikarsa
C
Jnanalaksana sannikarsa
D
Samyoga sannikarsa

Question 102Single Answer

Which one among the following is NOT & cittavrtti according to Patanjala-yoga ?

A
Pramana
B
Vikalpa
C
Nidra
D
Avidya

Question 103Single Answer

Isvarapranidhana, according to Yoga Philosophy, is a kind of :

A
Yama
B
Niyama
C
Asana
D
Dhyana

Question 104Single Answer

What type of absence (abhava) is the absence of cowness in horseness according to the Vaisesikas ?

A
Anyonyabhava
B
Pragabhava
C
Atyantabhava
D
Dhvamsabhava

Question 105Single Answer

Which one of the following is an asamavayikarana of a pot according to the Vasesikas ?

A
Kapala
B
Danda
C
Kapala-danda Samyoga
D
Kapalasamyoga

Question 106Single Answer

In Jaina Philosophy intuitive, complete and absolute knowledge is called :

A
Avadhi
B
Mati
C
Kevela
D
Sruta

Question 107Single Answer

"When shell is perceived as silver, some real silver is actually persent in that shell". Who holds this view ?

A
Sankara
B
Prabhakar
C
Kumarila
D
Ramanuja

Question 108Single Answer

Who advocates the view that Brahman is abhinnanimittopadana karana of jagat ?

A
Sankara and Madhva
B
Sankara and Ramanuja
C
Sankara and Kapila
D
Madhva and Kanada

Question 109Single Answer

When Advaita Vedanta says that the world mithya, what is its implication ?

A
World is absolute non-existent
B
World is absolutely existent
C
World is both existent and non-exis
D
World is neither existent nor non-exi but different from both

Question 110Single Answer

Atma according to Nyaya can be :

A
Knower only
B
Known only
C
Knowledge only
D
Both knower and known

Question 111Single Answer

Which dravyas according to the Vaisesikas are sometimes nitya and sometimes anitya. Select the correct code .

A
Earth, water, fire, air and ether only
B
Earth, water, fire and air only
C
Earth, water and fire only
D
Earth and water only

Question 112Single Answer

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) .
Consider them and select the correct code in the context of Carvaka Philosophy :
Assertion (A) : The dead body must be as much conscious as the living body is .
Reason (R) : Consciousness is an attribute of body .
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below .

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 113Single Answer

Select the code that states the correct sequence of the following :
(a) Ahimsa
(b) Satya
(c) Brahmacarya
(e) Aprigraha
(d) Asteya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
B
(a), (b), (d), (c), (e)
C
(a), (b), (e), (c), (d)
D
(a), (c), (b), (d), (e)

Question 114Single Answer

Select the code that states the correct sequence of the following :
(a) Upadana
(b) Trsna
(c) Bhava
(d) Jati

A
(a), (b), (c), (d)
B
(b), (a), (c), (d)
C
(a), (c), (b), (d)
D
(b), (c), (a), (d)

Question 115Single Answer

Consider the following and select the code acceptable to the Carvakas :
(a) Karmavada
(b) Bhutacaitanyavada
(c) Dehatmavada
(d) Sukhavada
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) and (b) only
B
(a), (b) and (c) only
C
(b) and (c) only
D
(b), (c) and (d) only

Question 116Single Answer

Svalaksana according to the Buddhists is :
(a) Eternal
(b) Real
(c) Momentary
(d) Unreal
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) and (b) only
B
(b) and (c) only
C
(c) and (d) only
D
(a) and (d) only

Question 117Single Answer

Consider the following in the context of Vedic philosophy and select the code indicating the correct assertions .
(a) The Rtvika of Rkveda is called hota
(b) Rsirna can be paid off by brahmacarya
(c) Rta regulates not only natural phenomena but also heavenly bodies
(d) Rta is identified with truth
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A
(a) only
B
(a) and (b) only
C
(a), (b) and (c) only
D
(a), (b), (c) and (d)

Question 118Single Answer

Match List-I with List-II .
List-I List-II
(a) Vedanta (i) Knowledge is a quality of atma
(b) Jaina (ii) Knowledge is the essence of atma
(c) Mimamsa (iii) Knowledge is an act of atma
(d) Nyaya (iv) Knowledge is atma itself
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 119Single Answer

Match List-I with List-II .
List-I List-II
(a) Viparitakhyati (i) Prabhakara
(b) Akhyati (ii) Kumarila
(c) Anyathakhyati (iii) Madhva
(d) Abhinavaanyathakhyati (iv) Gautama
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Question 120Single Answer

Match List-I with List-II .
List-I List-II
(a) Veda (i) Rta is a cosmic order
(b) Carvaka (ii) Fire burns out of its own nature
(c) Vaisesika (iii) Sabda is not a separate pramana
(d) Mimamsa (iv) Anupalabdhi is a separate pramana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

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