Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which one does not represent triratna?
Correct Answer: Option B — Samyak karmanta
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Samyak karmanta is the correct answer to “Which one does not represent triratna”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 2 of 40
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Consider the statement "It is intermediate between the cause and effect but is not seen". It is refer as
Correct Answer: Option B — Adrsta
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Adrsta is the correct answer to “Consider the statement "It is intermediate between the cause and effect but is not seen". It is refer as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 3 of 40
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What does the term 'Apurva' mean?
Correct Answer: Option A — Not existing Previously
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Not existing Previously is the correct answer to “What does the term 'Apurva' mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 4 of 40
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Rta literally means as
Correct Answer: Option A — The course of things
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The course of things is the correct answer to “Rta literally means as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 5 of 40
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Samyak Darshana is Jaina Ethics mean
Correct Answer: Option C — The respect for the teaching of the Tirthankara
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The respect for the teaching of the Tirthankara is the correct answer to “Samyak Darshana is Jaina Ethics mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following Astanga Marga includes five vows of Jainism in it?
Correct Answer: Option B — Yama
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Yama is the correct answer to “Which of the following Astanga Marga includes five vows of Jainism in it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 7 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Carvaka 1. Astanga Marg b. Yoga 2. Panchavrata c. Jainism 3. Brahma Vihar d. Buddhism 4. Hedonism
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
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a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Carvaka 1. Astanga Marg b. Yoga 2. Panchavrata c. Jainism 3. Brahma Vihar d. Buddhism 4. Hedonism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 8 of 40
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According to Carvaka, which of the following is regarded as the highest goal?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pleasure
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Pleasure is the correct answer to “According to Carvaka, which of the following is regarded as the highest goal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following is not a Tri-ratna according to Jainism?
Correct Answer: Option A — Samyak Bhavana
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Samyak Bhavana is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a Tri-ratna according to Jainism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 10 of 40
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The correct sequence of external Aids to Yoga of Patanjali is
Correct Answer: Option D — Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara
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Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama and Pratyahara is the correct answer to “The correct sequence of external Aids to Yoga of Patanjali is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 11 of 40
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Carvaka ethics is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Hedonistic
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Hedonistic is the correct answer to “Carvaka ethics is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 12 of 40
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What does the 'Itikartavyata' regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — Performing Duty
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Performing Duty is the correct answer to “What does the 'Itikartavyata' regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 13 of 40
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What does the word 'Karma' mean in law of Karma?
Correct Answer: Option D — To Do
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To Do is the correct answer to “What does the word 'Karma' mean in law of Karma”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 14 of 40
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What does Yoga Ksema regarded as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Cornpetencey obtain by Yoga
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Cornpetencey obtain by Yoga is the correct answer to “What does Yoga Ksema regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 15 of 40
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According to Jainism the internal and primary cause of Bondage is
Correct Answer: Option D — Bhava
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Bhava is the correct answer to “According to Jainism the internal and primary cause of Bondage is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 16 of 40
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What does 'Samvara-NiIjara' referred as
Correct Answer: Option A — Stoppage of influx material
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Stoppage of influx material is the correct answer to “What does 'Samvara-NiIjara' referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 17 of 40
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What does Upeksha regarded according to Buddhism?
Correct Answer: Option D — Non-attachment
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Non-attachment is the correct answer to “What does Upeksha regarded according to Buddhism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 18 of 40
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To whom philosophy does the theory of Apurva related to?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mimamsa
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Mimamsa is the correct answer to “To whom philosophy does the theory of Apurva related to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 19 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Hedonism 1. Carvaka b. Samyag Jnana 2. Right knowledge c. Samyagdarsana 3. Right faith d. Five Precepts 4. Jainism
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Hedonism 1. Carvaka b. Samyag Jnana 2. Right knowledge c. Samyagdarsana 3. Right faith d. Five Precepts 4. Jainism”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 20 of 40
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Brahmaviharas includes which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vinaya, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksa
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Vinaya, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksa is the correct answer to “Brahmaviharas includes which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 21 of 40
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How many Ksema are referred by Yoga?
Correct Answer: Option B — Twenty Eight
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Twenty Eight is the correct answer to “How many Ksema are referred by Yoga”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 22 of 40
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Which of the following requires 'Intelligence of God' for it motion?
Correct Answer: Option B — Adrsta
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Adrsta is the correct answer to “Which of the following requires 'Intelligence of God' for it motion”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 23 of 40
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Moksha means 1. Salvation 2. Non-salvation 3. Non-liberation 4. Liberation Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 4
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1 and 4 is the correct answer to “Moksha means 1. Salvation 2. Non-salvation 3. Non-liberation 4. Liberation Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 24 of 40
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Who among the following advocated the panchvrata?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jainism
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Jainism is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated the panchvrata”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 25 of 40
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"It is a form of love which excludes the suffering that can arise from attachment." It is known as
Correct Answer: Option D — Maitri
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Maitri is the correct answer to “"It is a form of love which excludes the suffering that can arise from attachment." It is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 26 of 40
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What does Upaya-Kaushal mean?
Correct Answer: Option A — Specific methods and technique to gain enlightenment
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Specific methods and technique to gain enlightenment is the correct answer to “What does Upaya-Kaushal mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 27 of 40
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Who among the following advocated the concept of Tri-Ratna (Three Gems)?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jainism
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Jainism is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated the concept of Tri-Ratna (Three Gems)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 28 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Tri Ratna 1. Buddhism b. Kasamyraha 2. Gita c. Samyog darshan 3. Right Perception d. Samanyay Chritra 4. Eight conduct
Correct Answer: Option C — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Tri Ratna 1. Buddhism b. Kasamyraha 2. Gita c. Samyog darshan 3. Right Perception d. Samanyay Chritra 4. Eight conduct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 29 of 40
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What does the Maitri referred as?
Correct Answer: Option C — Friendship
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Friendship is the correct answer to “What does the Maitri referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 30 of 40
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According to Jainism, knowledge could be perfected by
Correct Answer: Option C — Right Conduct
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Right Conduct is the correct answer to “According to Jainism, knowledge could be perfected by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 31 of 40
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In which field does branch of Ethics deal with?
Correct Answer: Option D — Moral Values
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Moral Values is the correct answer to “In which field does branch of Ethics deal with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 32 of 40
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Nirjara is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option C — Expulsion of matter
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Expulsion of matter is the correct answer to “Nirjara is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 33 of 40
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What does a Sadhana referred as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Means to and End
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Means to and End is the correct answer to “What does a Sadhana referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 34 of 40
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Which among the following are essentially included in Sadhya Sadhana?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following are essentially included in Sadhya Sadhana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 35 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Brahma Viharas 1. Buddhist b. Niskam Karma 2. Sri Krishna c. Svadharma 3. Own Dharma d. Purusarthas 4. Artha
Correct Answer: Option D — 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. Brahma Viharas 1. Buddhist b. Niskam Karma 2. Sri Krishna c. Svadharma 3. Own Dharma d. Purusarthas 4. Artha”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 36 of 40
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Which of the following is a part of Niyama (good habits) in Astanga Yoga?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a part of Niyama (good habits) in Astanga Yoga”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following lead to Yoga?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ksema
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Ksema is the correct answer to “Which of the following lead to Yoga”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 38 of 40
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'Rta' is regarded as the principle of everything
Correct Answer: Option C — That is order in the universe
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That is order in the universe is the correct answer to “'Rta' is regarded as the principle of everything”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 39 of 40
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Yoga provide the eight fold path of discipline for
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Yoga provide the eight fold path of discipline for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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Question 40 of 40
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Which among the following is regarded as 'Highest good' for the Sadhak?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sadhana
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Sadhana is the correct answer to “Which among the following is regarded as 'Highest good' for the Sadhak”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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