Indian Ethics In Philosophy — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Indian Ethics define how many types of Purusarthas?
Correct Answer: Option C — Four
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Four is the correct answer to “Indian Ethics define how many types of Purusarthas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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What does the Artha is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option D — Prosperity
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Prosperity is the correct answer to “What does the Artha is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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What does Purusarthas referred as?
Correct Answer: Option A — Goal
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Goal is the correct answer to “What does Purusarthas referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Varna are defined as
Correct Answer: Option A — Idealised four part division
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Idealised four part division is the correct answer to “Varna are defined as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which among the following are known as Preyas?
Correct Answer: Option A — Worldly outlook
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Worldly outlook is the correct answer to “Which among the following are known as Preyas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Consider the following statement. "It means duty according to one's caste. It also mean duty according to one's age group within the cast." It is referred to
Correct Answer: Option D — Svadharma
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Svadharma is the correct answer to “Consider the following statement. "It means duty according to one's caste. It also mean duty according to one's age group within the cast." It is referred to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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A Sthitaprajna is also known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Jivan mukta
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Jivan mukta is the correct answer to “A Sthitaprajna is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following are regarded as the meaning to Yajna?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following are regarded as the meaning to Yajna”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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What does the truth speaking in regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — Religious Duty
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Religious Duty is the correct answer to “What does the truth speaking in regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 10 of 40
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Lokasamgraha is meant for
Correct Answer: Option C — the benefit of the masses
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the benefit of the masses is the correct answer to “Lokasamgraha is meant for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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What are used by the Yajna?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vows
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Vows is the correct answer to “What are used by the Yajna”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Which of the following Harmony is dependent on Svadharma?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which of the following Harmony is dependent on Svadharma”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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During which stage of life, people have no material possession?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sanyasi
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Sanyasi is the correct answer to “During which stage of life, people have no material possession”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which among the following are linked to both Varnas and Ashramas?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dharma
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Dharma is the correct answer to “Which among the following are linked to both Varnas and Ashramas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which of the following signified as the fusion of the two path?
Correct Answer: Option D — Namaskaram
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Namaskaram is the correct answer to “Which of the following signified as the fusion of the two path”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 16 of 40
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"It is regarded as moral code applicable to all humanity" the following statement in referred as?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sadharana Dharma
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Sadharana Dharma is the correct answer to “"It is regarded as moral code applicable to all humanity" the following statement in referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which among the following is covered under Shudra?
Correct Answer: Option C — Occupation of construction
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Occupation of construction is the correct answer to “Which among the following is covered under Shudra”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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Brahman are regarded as?
Correct Answer: Option C — Learning of eternal knowledge of the race
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Learning of eternal knowledge of the race is the correct answer to “Brahman are regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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Rta of the Vedic world was closer to
Correct Answer: Option A — Truth
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Truth is the correct answer to “Rta of the Vedic world was closer to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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Sadharana Dharma is also referred as
Correct Answer: Option A — Nitya Dharma
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Nitya Dharma is the correct answer to “Sadharana Dharma is also referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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Artha is recognised as 1. material wealth 2. non-material wealth 3. second most improtant purusharthas 4. fourth most improtant purusharthas Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
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1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Artha is recognised as 1. material wealth 2. non-material wealth 3. second most improtant purusharthas 4. fourth most improtant purusharthas Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 22 of 40
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Deva rna can be repaid by
Correct Answer: Option A — Performing Yajna
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Performing Yajna is the correct answer to “Deva rna can be repaid by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which among the following is regarded as the source of Dharma?
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 the source of Dharma”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which of the following Yajna is regarded as 'Mahayajna'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bhut Yajna
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Bhut Yajna is the correct answer to “Which of the following Yajna is regarded as 'Mahayajna'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which one is the correct sequence of the four kinds of Purusarthas?
Correct Answer: Option C — Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa
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Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksa is the correct answer to “Which one is the correct sequence of the four kinds of Purusarthas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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According to Purusartha, Dharma is regarded as the mean to attain?
Correct Answer: Option D — Liberation
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Liberation is the correct answer to “According to Purusartha, Dharma is regarded as the mean to attain”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 27 of 40
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In Hinduism 'Svadharma' is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “In Hinduism 'Svadharma' is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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How many Yajna should a daily household is required to perform to repay Dev Rna?
Correct Answer: Option B — Five
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Five is the correct answer to “How many Yajna should a daily household is required to perform to repay Dev Rna”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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What is regarded as a pointers in the life of a human being?
Correct Answer: Option B — Purusartha
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Purusartha is the correct answer to “What is regarded as a pointers in the life of a human being”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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What does the Sreyas promote?
Correct Answer: Option A — Svadharma
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Svadharma is the correct answer to “What does the Sreyas promote”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Brahmacharin 1. Ascetic b. Grihastha 2. Hermit c. Vanaprastha 3. Household d. Sannyasi 4. Vedas
Correct Answer: Option A — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Brahmacharin 1. Ascetic b. Grihastha 2. Hermit c. Vanaprastha 3. Household d. Sannyasi 4. Vedas”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 32 of 40
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Sreyas are also known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Spiritual outlook
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Spiritual outlook is the correct answer to “Sreyas are also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which one of the following pairs is context of Ashrama Dharma is not matching?
Correct Answer: Option C — Yajavalkya Grihastha and Sanyas
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Yajavalkya Grihastha and Sanyas is the correct answer to “Which one of the following pairs is context of Ashrama Dharma is not matching”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 34 of 40
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According to Varnashrama, Kshatriya is used to form.
Correct Answer: Option A — Military defence
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Military defence is the correct answer to “According to Varnashrama, Kshatriya is used to form.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Observation of brahmacharya is a means of meeting
Correct Answer: Option A — Pitr-rna only
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Pitr-rna only is the correct answer to “Observation of brahmacharya is a means of meeting”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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In which among the following options do Lokasmgraha was represented?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gita
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Gita is the correct answer to “In which among the following options do Lokasmgraha was represented”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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What does Lokasamgraha is referred as
Correct Answer: Option B — Welfare of the world
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Welfare of the world is the correct answer to “What does Lokasamgraha is referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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According to Vamashrama, Vaishayas are regarded as
Correct Answer: Option C — Productive class of the society
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Productive class of the society is the correct answer to “According to Vamashrama, Vaishayas are regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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According to Buddhist philosophy 'Dharma' means as
Correct Answer: Option B — Cosmic law
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Cosmic law is the correct answer to “According to Buddhist philosophy 'Dharma' means as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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According to Hinduism Svadharma is referred as
Correct Answer: Option A — Brahmanic creation
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Brahmanic creation is the correct answer to “According to Hinduism Svadharma is referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Indian Ethics In Philosophy.
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