Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Philosophy MCQs on Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS.
Questions
40
Difficulty Level
Exam-Level
Target Exams
CSS, PMS
Estimated Time
48 mins
Exam-Level CSS PMS
Verified for Commission Syllabus • Oct 14, 2026
40
Verified Practice Questions
Interactive test mode with detailed academic worked solutions
Live Progress|0/40 answered
✓0 correct
✗0 wrong
0% score
🎉 Set complete! All 40 questions answered.
Question 1 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
What is dependent on Samkhya theory of causation?
Correct Answer: Option A — Doctrine of Prakriti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Doctrine of Prakriti is the correct answer to “What is dependent on Samkhya theory of causation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 2 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which among the following ar included in the eight fold path/of Buddhism? 1. Right thought 2. Right resolve 3. Right charity Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Which among the following ar included in the eight fold path/of Buddhism? 1. Right thought 2. Right resolve 3. Right charity Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 3 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which of the following theories accepts khyati as Smrtipramosa?
Correct Answer: Option B — Akhyati
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Akhyati is the correct answer to “Which of the following theories accepts khyati as Smrtipramosa”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 4 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Nyaya there are how many kinds of Vyapti?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “According to Nyaya there are how many kinds of Vyapti”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 5 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
If Carvaka accepts an inference that will be because
Correct Answer: Option A — it conclusion is verified by perception
Detailed Academic Explanation:
it conclusion is verified by perception is the correct answer to “If Carvaka accepts an inference that will be because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 6 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Samkhya has presented how many argument for the existence of Purusha?
Correct Answer: Option B — Four
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Four is the correct answer to “Samkhya has presented how many argument for the existence of Purusha”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 7 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which among the Buddhist school regarded as Nihilists?
Correct Answer: Option B — Madhyamika
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Madhyamika is the correct answer to “Which among the Buddhist school regarded as Nihilists”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 8 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Nyaya, if a middle term is related to major term is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Lingaparamarsa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lingaparamarsa is the correct answer to “According to Nyaya, if a middle term is related to major term is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 9 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Internal and External perception comes under the domain of which among the following?
Correct Answer: Option B — Laukika perception
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Laukika perception is the correct answer to “Internal and External perception comes under the domain of which among the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 10 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Match the following: List-I List-II a. Carvaka 1. Materialist b. Mimamsa 2. Pluralist c. Nyaya 3. Realist d. Samkhya 4. Purusa
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Carvaka 1. Materialist b. Mimamsa 2. Pluralist c. Nyaya 3. Realist d. Samkhya 4. Purusa”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 11 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Tamas' is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option D — Darkness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Darkness is the correct answer to “Tamas' is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 12 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Vaisesika, Karma (Activity) is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option D — Dynamic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dynamic is the correct answer to “According to Vaisesika, Karma (Activity) is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 13 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Nyaya, Savikalpaka is defined as
Correct Answer: Option B — Well-defined perception
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Well-defined perception is the correct answer to “According to Nyaya, Savikalpaka is defined as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 14 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Nyaya, Yogaja perception is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option B — Intuitive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intuitive is the correct answer to “According to Nyaya, Yogaja perception is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 15 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
What does the 'Purvavat' is referred as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Inference
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inference is the correct answer to “What does the 'Purvavat' is referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 16 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which among the following proofs represents "Prakriti also serves as the Purusha End"?
Correct Answer: Option C — Teleological Proof
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Teleological Proof is the correct answer to “Which among the following proofs represents "Prakriti also serves as the Purusha End"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 17 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
"The explanatory proposition in the veda are authoritative only when they help person to perform their duties". This view is related to
Correct Answer: Option A — Anvitabhidhanavada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anvitabhidhanavada is the correct answer to “"The explanatory proposition in the veda are authoritative only when they help person to perform their duties". This view is related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 18 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Select the option that states the correct sequence:
Correct Answer: Option A — Ksipta, mudha, viksipta, ekagra, niruddha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ksipta, mudha, viksipta, ekagra, niruddha is the correct answer to “Select the option that states the correct sequence:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 19 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
What type of karana the colour of the threads is in respect of the colour of the cloth according to the vaisesikas?
Correct Answer: Option B — Asamavayi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Asamavayi is the correct answer to “What type of karana the colour of the threads is in respect of the colour of the cloth according to the vaisesikas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 20 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which among the following is not compatible to the vaisesikas?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sabda is svatantra (independent) pramana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sabda is svatantra (independent) pramana is the correct answer to “Which among the following is not compatible to the vaisesikas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 21 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which one among the following option is acceptable to the Carvakas? Answer considering (A), (B), (C), (D)? 1. Ksti and Kama 2. Artha and Punya 3. Sukha and Artha 4. Marut and Vyoma
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Which one among the following option is acceptable to the Carvakas? Answer considering (A), (B), (C), (D)? 1. Ksti and Kama 2. Artha and Punya 3. Sukha and Artha 4. Marut and Vyoma”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 22 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
What does the Subsequent Negation has in it?
Correct Answer: Option A — Beginning but No end
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Beginning but No end is the correct answer to “What does the Subsequent Negation has in it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 23 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Chitta-vritt includes 1. right cognition 2. wrong cognition 3. restless 4. Mudha Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Chitta-vritt includes 1. right cognition 2. wrong cognition 3. restless 4. Mudha Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 24 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Dinnage believes in 1. Apohavada 2. Perception 3. Carvaka 4. Jainism Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Dinnage believes in 1. Apohavada 2. Perception 3. Carvaka 4. Jainism Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 25 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which among the following is regarded as Perception?
Correct Answer: Option D — Reliable source of knowledge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reliable source of knowledge is the correct answer to “Which among the following is regarded as Perception”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 26 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Match the following: List-I List-II a. Samkhya 1. Logic b. Yoga 2. Patanjali c. Nyaya 3. Prakriti d. Vaisesika 4. Ontology
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Samkhya 1. Logic b. Yoga 2. Patanjali c. Nyaya 3. Prakriti d. Vaisesika 4. Ontology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 27 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Samavaya is regarded as different from
Correct Answer: Option A — Conjunction
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conjunction is the correct answer to “Samavaya is regarded as different from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 28 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
. . . . . . . . believes in non-apprehension as the 6 th independent Pramana.
Correct Answer: Option B — Kumarila
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kumarila is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . believes in non-apprehension as the 6 th independent Pramana.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 29 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Read following options and select the correct sequence of dependent origination as per Buddhism.
Correct Answer: Option A — Samskara, Vijnana, Nama-rupa, Sadayatana, Sparsa
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Samskara, Vijnana, Nama-rupa, Sadayatana, Sparsa is the correct answer to “Read following options and select the correct sequence of dependent origination as per Buddhism.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 30 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which system among the following holds the definition of Prama as "Tadvati Tatprakarakonubhavo"?
Correct Answer: Option B — Nyaya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nyaya is the correct answer to “Which system among the following holds the definition of Prama as "Tadvati Tatprakarakonubhavo"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 31 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
"The knowledge of meaning is due to words, but this knowledge is not due to recollection or apprehension but to devotation". The theory which accept the view given above is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Abhitanvayavada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Abhitanvayavada is the correct answer to “"The knowledge of meaning is due to words, but this knowledge is not due to recollection or apprehension but to devotation". The theory which accept the view given above is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 32 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
What is regarded as Hetvabhasa?
Correct Answer: Option B — Fallacy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Fallacy is the correct answer to “What is regarded as Hetvabhasa”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 33 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Vaisesika is regarded as 1. pluralist 2. atomist 3. monist 4. dualist Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Vaisesika is regarded as 1. pluralist 2. atomist 3. monist 4. dualist Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 34 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Vaisesika school, Samavayi is also known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Inherent cause
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inherent cause is the correct answer to “According to Vaisesika school, Samavayi is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 35 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Effect does not pre-exist in the cause' theory is uphold by which school of philosophy?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nyaya-Vaisesika
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nyaya-Vaisesika is the correct answer to “Effect does not pre-exist in the cause' theory is uphold by which school of philosophy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 36 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Samkhya-yoga, Purusa is
Correct Answer: Option B — conscious and inactive
Detailed Academic Explanation:
conscious and inactive is the correct answer to “According to Samkhya-yoga, Purusa is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 37 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
According to Nyaya, Bare Sensation is an example of
Correct Answer: Option D — Nirvikalpaka perception
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nirvikalpaka perception is the correct answer to “According to Nyaya, Bare Sensation is an example of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 38 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Prabhakara is true to his . . . . . . . . position in maintaining that kwowledge can never misrepresent its object.
Correct Answer: Option B — Realistic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Realistic is the correct answer to “Prabhakara is true to his . . . . . . . . position in maintaining that kwowledge can never misrepresent its object.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 39 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Which one among the following is not a nityadravya according to the Vaisesikas?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dvyanuka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dvyanuka is the correct answer to “Which one among the following is not a nityadravya according to the Vaisesikas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
Question 40 of 40
★ CSS
★ PMS
★ CSS
★ PMS
Given below are Assertion (A ) and Reason (R) . Consider them and select the correct answer given below in the context of Carvaka darsana. Assertion (A) Consciousness is a bi-product of the four bhutas only prithvi, ap, tejas and vayu. Reason (R) There is nothing over and above the four bhutas.
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A is the correct answer to “Given below are Assertion (A ) and Reason (R) . Consider them and select the correct answer given below in the context of Carvaka darsana. Assertion (A) Consciousness is a bi-product of the four bhutas only prithvi, ap, tejas and vayu. Reason (R) There is nothing over and above the four bhutas.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics
✓Link copied to clipboard
Continue Your Practice
Analytical Philosophy — Part 1
Master the next curriculum module with 40 exam-standard MCQs.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.