Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Who among the following used term Upaya kaushal?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mahayana Buddhist
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Mahayana Buddhist is the correct answer to “Who among the following used term Upaya kaushal”. 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 following statement "It is an inner wellspring of joy that is always available, in all circumstances. It is extended to all beings, not just to those does to you" referred as
Correct Answer: Option A — Mudita
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Mudita is the correct answer to “Consider the following statement "It is an inner wellspring of joy that is always available, in all circumstances. It is extended to all beings, not just to those does to you" referred 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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The law of Karma is related to
Correct Answer: Option A — Morality
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Morality is the correct answer to “The law of Karma is related to”. 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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Asarva according to Jain is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — Influx of matter into soul
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Influx of matter into soul is the correct answer to “Asarva according to Jain is regarded 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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Which among the following is referred as the last stage of Yoga?
Correct Answer: Option C — Samadhi
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Samadhi is the correct answer to “Which among the following is referred as the last stage of Yoga”. 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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Who among the following advocated the concept of Adrsta?
Correct Answer: Option B — Vaishesika
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Vaishesika is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated the concept of Adrsta”. 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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"It consists in withdrawing the sense from their respective external object and keeping theni under the control of the mind." It is referred as
Correct Answer: Option D — Pratyahara
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Pratyahara is the correct answer to “"It consists in withdrawing the sense from their respective external object and keeping theni under the control of the mind." It is referred as”. 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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Samyak Darshana means 1. right faith 2. awareness for truth 3. right conduct 4. non-awareness for truth Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Samyak Darshana means 1. right faith 2. awareness for truth 3. right conduct 4. non-awareness for truth Select the correct answer:”. 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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Karona according to Buddlllst is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option B — Compassion
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Compassion is the correct answer to “Karona according to Buddlllst is regarded as”. 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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"It is fixing mind on the object of meditation," It is referred as
Correct Answer: Option B — Dharma
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Dharma is the correct answer to “"It is fixing mind on the object of meditation," It is referred as”. 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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Which of the following is not a teaching of 'Bhagavad Gita'?
Correct Answer: Option D — All egoistic desires should not be directed to God
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All egoistic desires should not be directed to God is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a teaching of 'Bhagavad Gita'”. 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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The correct sequence of three Jewels of Jainism is
Samyaka Darshan, Sainyaka Jnana, Samyaka Charitra is the correct answer to “The correct sequence of three Jewels of Jainism is”. 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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Rta can be said as
Correct Answer: Option A — The immanence of Justice
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The immanence of Justice is the correct answer to “Rta can be said as”. 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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Which among the following is regarded as the Panchvrata?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which among the following is regarded as the Panchvrata”. 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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Samvara-Nirjara' is related to which Indian school of philosophy?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jainism
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Jainism is the correct answer to “Samvara-Nirjara' is related to which Indian school of philosophy”. 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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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Pancasila 1. Carvaka b. Tri-Ratna 2. Artha c. Hedonism 3. Five Percept d. Purusartha 4. Jainism
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Pancasila 1. Carvaka b. Tri-Ratna 2. Artha c. Hedonism 3. Five Percept d. Purusartha 4. Jainism”. 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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According to Hinduism who is place as the Supervisor, Administrator and mitigator and Karma in Law of Karma?
Correct Answer: Option C — The God
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The God is the correct answer to “According to Hinduism who is place as the Supervisor, Administrator and mitigator and Karma in Law of Karma”. 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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Five types of Yama according to Patanjali are
Correct Answer: Option B — Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
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Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha is the correct answer to “Five types of Yama according to Patanjali are”. 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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According to Patanjali Astanga Marg which among the following is related to the Regulation of Breath?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pranayama
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Pranayama is the correct answer to “According to Patanjali Astanga Marg which among the following is related to the Regulation of Breath”. 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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"A person individual and collective actions determines the nature of his and her future existence in the present life" is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Law of Karma
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Law of Karma is the correct answer to “"A person individual and collective actions determines the nature of his and her future existence in the present life" is known as”. 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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Which list of Purusarthas is acceptable to the Carvakas?
Correct Answer: Option A — Artha and Kama
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Artha and Kama is the correct answer to “Which list of Purusarthas is acceptable to the Carvakas”. 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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The motion of Brahmrahara is found in
Correct Answer: Option D — Buddha
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Buddha is the correct answer to “The motion of Brahmrahara is found in”. 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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Which among the following is regarded as Dharma in Law of Karma theory?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which among the following is regarded as Dharma in Law of Karma theory”. 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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According to JaIn which among the following is regarded as the Triratna?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “According to JaIn which among the following is regarded as the Triratna”. 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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Which of the following does not belong to the group of 'Brahmavihara'?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ekagrata
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Ekagrata is the correct answer to “Which of the following does not belong to the group of 'Brahmavihara'”. 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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Who among the following advocated the theory of Hedonist?
Correct Answer: Option C — Carvaka
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Carvaka is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated the theory of Hedonist”. 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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"It means the even flow of thought, want or rather about the object of attention". It is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option B — Dhyana
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Dhyana is the correct answer to “"It means the even flow of thought, want or rather about the object of attention". It is regarded as”. 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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Karuna is regarded as part of which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Karuna is regarded as part of which of the following”. 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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Karma refers to the unchanging action of
Correct Answer: Option C — The Man
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The Man is the correct answer to “Karma refers to the unchanging action of”. 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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What is the correct sequence of Niyama according to Yoga Astanga Marg?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sauea, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishvarpranidhana
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Sauea, Santosa, Tapas, Svadhyaya, Ishvarpranidhana is the correct answer to “What is the correct sequence of Niyama according to Yoga Astanga Marg”. 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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Rta' is referred as an important religion conception of which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rig veda
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Rig veda is the correct answer to “Rta' is referred as an important religion conception of which of the following”. 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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In which of the following text Itikartavyata was first time used?
Correct Answer: Option C — Purvimamsa sutra
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Purvimamsa sutra is the correct answer to “In which of the following text Itikartavyata was first time used”. 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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Samyak Gyana means 1. right knowledge 2. true knowledge 3. false knowledge 4. right perception Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Samyak Gyana means 1. right knowledge 2. true knowledge 3. false knowledge 4. right perception Select the correct answer:”. 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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'The Law of Karma' is associated with
Correct Answer: Option C — Rebirth and Reincarnation
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Rebirth and Reincarnation is the correct answer to “'The Law of Karma' is associated with”. 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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What does the Rta denote?
Correct Answer: Option C — The order of the world
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The order of the world is the correct answer to “What does the Rta denote”. 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 referred to Carvaka ethics?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sensual pleasure
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Sensual pleasure is the correct answer to “Which of the following is referred to Carvaka ethics”. 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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What does the Brahma Viharas regarded also?
Correct Answer: Option B — Abode of Brahma
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Abode of Brahma is the correct answer to “What does the Brahma Viharas regarded also”. 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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Which of the following is a part of four sundry of Yoga-Ksema?
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 four sundry of Yoga-Ksema”. 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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In which context does the Vaishesika propose the concept of Adrsta?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “In which context does the Vaishesika propose the concept of Adrsta”. 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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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Loving kindness 1. Metta b. Compassion 2. Karuna c. Empathetic joy 3. Sympathetic joy d. Equanimity 4. Equality
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. Loving kindness 1. Metta b. Compassion 2. Karuna c. Empathetic joy 3. Sympathetic joy d. Equanimity 4. Equality”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ethical Concepts Of Lndian Schools.
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