Contemporary Indian Philosophy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Who among the following says that an intelligence is an tmportant factor which gives total knowledge?
Correct Answer: Option D — J Krishnamurti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
J Krishnamurti is the correct answer to “Who among the following says that an intelligence is an tmportant factor which gives total knowledge”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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Who tells "Knowledge is primarily of a definite object and is to be distinguished from the awareness of the indefinite"?
Correct Answer: Option C — KC Bhattacharya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
KC Bhattacharya is the correct answer to “Who tells "Knowledge is primarily of a definite object and is to be distinguished from the awareness of the indefinite"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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According to Vivekananda, the philosophy behind the rituals worship is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option B — Non-Dualism
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Non-Dualism is the correct answer to “According to Vivekananda, the philosophy behind the rituals worship is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Intuition and intellect are complementary to each other according to
Correct Answer: Option D — Radhakrishnan
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Radhakrishnan is the correct answer to “Intuition and intellect are complementary to each other according to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which among the following does not come under the three steps of Integral Yoga?
Correct Answer: Option B — Socialisation
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Socialisation is the correct answer to “Which among the following does not come under the three steps of Integral Yoga”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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According to Gandhi, trusteeship means
Correct Answer: Option C — possessing wealth and its distribution to the needy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
possessing wealth and its distribution to the needy is the correct answer to “According to Gandhi, trusteeship means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 7 of 40
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Iqbal believes in 1. Immortality of Self 2. Man and Superman 3. Monotheism 4. Quran Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Iqbal believes in 1. Immortality of Self 2. Man and Superman 3. Monotheism 4. Quran Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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According to Gandhiji, the goal of constructive programme is
Correct Answer: Option C — creating a non-violent society
Detailed Academic Explanation:
creating a non-violent society is the correct answer to “According to Gandhiji, the goal of constructive programme is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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Who among the following believes in 'one caste, one religion, one God' theory?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sri Narayana Guru
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sri Narayana Guru is the correct answer to “Who among the following believes in 'one caste, one religion, one God' theory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 10 of 40
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Iqbal believes in
Correct Answer: Option A — Man and Superman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Man and Superman is the correct answer to “Iqbal believes in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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According to Iqbal, Ego cannot live in
Correct Answer: Option B — Complete Isolation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Complete Isolation is the correct answer to “According to Iqbal, Ego cannot live in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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The Theory of Evolution accepted by Sri Aurobindo is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Integral Evolution
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Integral Evolution is the correct answer to “The Theory of Evolution accepted by Sri Aurobindo is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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'Man-Making Education' is advocated by
Correct Answer: Option D — Vivekananda
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vivekananda is the correct answer to “'Man-Making Education' is advocated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Who wrote the book 'India of My Dreams'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gandhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gandhi is the correct answer to “Who wrote the book 'India of My Dreams'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 15 of 40
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"All the wealth belongs to God and those who hold it are trustees not possessor". was stated by
Correct Answer: Option C — Gandhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gandhi is the correct answer to “"All the wealth belongs to God and those who hold it are trustees not possessor". was stated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 16 of 40
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According to KC Bhattacharya philosophy is
Correct Answer: Option C — self-evident elaboration of the self-evident
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self-evident elaboration of the self-evident is the correct answer to “According to KC Bhattacharya philosophy is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 17 of 40
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Vivekananda was 1. influenced by Advaita Vedanta. 2. influenced by Bhakti cult. 3. not influenced by Upanishad. 4. non-monist. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Vivekananda was 1. influenced by Advaita Vedanta. 2. influenced by Bhakti cult. 3. not influenced by Upanishad. 4. non-monist. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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Who was regarded as the architect of the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ambedkar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ambedkar is the correct answer to “Who was regarded as the architect of the Constitution of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 19 of 40
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Gandhi was opposed to all forms of state control and thus he is known as an
Correct Answer: Option A — anarchist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
anarchist is the correct answer to “Gandhi was opposed to all forms of state control and thus he is known as an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 20 of 40
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The one watch-word for universal religion, according to Vivekananda?
Correct Answer: Option C — Acceptance
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Acceptance is the correct answer to “The one watch-word for universal religion, according to Vivekananda”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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The most important character of evolutionary process is
Correct Answer: Option C — Integration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Integration is the correct answer to “The most important character of evolutionary process is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 22 of 40
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According Deen Dayal Upadhyay, what does the Dharma brings?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “According Deen Dayal Upadhyay, what does the Dharma brings”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 23 of 40
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According to Iqbal, God is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option C — Supreme Ego
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Supreme Ego is the correct answer to “According to Iqbal, God is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 24 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Ambedkar 1. Materialism b. Narayana Guru 2. Humanism c. MN Roy 3. Neo-Buddhism d. Maulana Azad 4. Spiritual freedom and social equality
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Ambedkar 1. Materialism b. Narayana Guru 2. Humanism c. MN Roy 3. Neo-Buddhism d. Maulana Azad 4. Spiritual freedom and social equality”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Gandhi 1. Maya is simply a statement of facts, as they exist. b. Tagore 2. Evolutlon is preconditioned by involution c. Sri Aurobindo 3. As soon as we lose the moral basis we cease to be religious. d. Vivekananda 4. He (man) is Earth's child but heaven's heir.
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Gandhi 1. Maya is simply a statement of facts, as they exist. b. Tagore 2. Evolutlon is preconditioned by involution c. Sri Aurobindo 3. As soon as we lose the moral basis we cease to be religious. d. Vivekananda 4. He (man) is Earth's child but heaven's heir.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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What are the three steps of evolutionary process?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “What are the three steps of evolutionary process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 27 of 40
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What is the correct sequence of the following in the evolutionary process, according to Sri, Aurobindo?
Higher mind, Illumined mind, Intuitive mind, Overmind is the correct answer to “What is the correct sequence of the following in the evolutionary process, according to Sri, Aurobindo”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Hind Swaraj 1. Krishnamurti b. Who were Shudras 2. Gandhi c. The First and Last Freedom 3. Ambedkar d. Principal Upanishad 4. Radhakrishnan
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Hind Swaraj 1. Krishnamurti b. Who were Shudras 2. Gandhi c. The First and Last Freedom 3. Ambedkar d. Principal Upanishad 4. Radhakrishnan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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According to Iqbal self is
Correct Answer: Option C — A series of activities
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A series of activities is the correct answer to “According to Iqbal self is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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What does Bhattacharya mean by 'Subject as Freedom'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Denial of 'I'
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Denial of 'I' is the correct answer to “What does Bhattacharya mean by 'Subject as Freedom'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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According to Krishnamurti, freedom of what is important to him?
Correct Answer: Option A — Past completely
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Past completely is the correct answer to “According to Krishnamurti, freedom of what is important to him”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 32 of 40
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The Super Mind of Sri Aurobindo is
Correct Answer: Option C — The supreme truth consciousness
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The supreme truth consciousness is the correct answer to “The Super Mind of Sri Aurobindo is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is in correct sequence?
Correct Answer: Option A — Radhakrishnan, Krishnamurti, Gandhi, Ambedkar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Radhakrishnan, Krishnamurti, Gandhi, Ambedkar is the correct answer to “Which of the following is in correct sequence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 34 of 40
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According to Bhattacharya, the subject disassociate itself from
Correct Answer: Option B — external body
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external body is the correct answer to “According to Bhattacharya, the subject disassociate itself from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 35 of 40
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Which one of the following statements is not true with respect to Gandhi?
Correct Answer: Option C — End justify the means
Detailed Academic Explanation:
End justify the means is the correct answer to “Which one of the following statements is not true with respect to Gandhi”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 36 of 40
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According to whom, 'Truth is God'?
Correct Answer: Option D — Gandhi
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gandhi is the correct answer to “According to whom, 'Truth is God'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 37 of 40
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Which among the following, does Deendayal Upadhyaya believes is
Correct Answer: Option A — Purushartha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Purushartha is the correct answer to “Which among the following, does Deendayal Upadhyaya believes is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Question 38 of 40
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Who among the following advocated the concept of Nationalism?
Correct Answer: Option D — Tagore
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tagore is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated the concept of Nationalism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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What is the function of intellect according to Radhakrishnan?
Correct Answer: Option A — Analysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Analysis is the correct answer to “What is the function of intellect according to Radhakrishnan”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Tagore 1. Monist b. Vivekananda 2. Spirituality c. Sri Aurobindo 3. Monotheism d. Iqbal 4. Dualist
Correct Answer: Option C — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Tagore 1. Monist b. Vivekananda 2. Spirituality c. Sri Aurobindo 3. Monotheism d. Iqbal 4. Dualist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Contemporary Indian Philosophy.
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