Vedanta Philosophy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Visistadvaita philosophy approves only
Correct Answer: Option B — videha mukti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
videha mukti is the correct answer to “Visistadvaita philosophy approves only”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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What does Parinaniavada is referred as?
Correct Answer: Option C — Form of Satkaryavada
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Form of Satkaryavada is the correct answer to “What does Parinaniavada is referred as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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In the view of Shankara, the only pramana that imparts knowledge of Brahman is
Correct Answer: Option D — Sabda
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Sabda is the correct answer to “In the view of Shankara, the only pramana that imparts knowledge of Brahman is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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According to Ramanuja, Ishwara consist of
Correct Answer: Option C — Svagata Bheda
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Svagata Bheda is the correct answer to “According to Ramanuja, Ishwara consist of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Mark the incompatible in View of Visistadvaita Vedanta
Correct Answer: Option B — Jivatma one with Brahman
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Jivatma one with Brahman is the correct answer to “Mark the incompatible in View of Visistadvaita Vedanta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Who is regarded as the founder of Visistadvaita?
Correct Answer: Option C — Ramanuja
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Ramanuja is the correct answer to “Who is regarded as the founder of Visistadvaita”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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Who among the following philosophers advocate Avikrta Parinamavada?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vallabha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vallabha is the correct answer to “Who among the following philosophers advocate Avikrta Parinamavada”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 8 of 40
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Who among the following advocated that Saguna Brahman only exist?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ramanuja
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Ramanuja is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated that Saguna Brahman only exist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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Complete the following statements The released souls means 1. souls which were once found. 2. souls which were not found. 3. these souls are later liberated. 4. these souls are not liberated. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “Complete the following statements The released souls means 1. souls which were once found. 2. souls which were not found. 3. these souls are later liberated. 4. these souls are not liberated. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 10 of 40
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The status of Jagat according to Sankara is
Correct Answer: Option C — Sadasadvilaksana
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Sadasadvilaksana is the correct answer to “The status of Jagat according to Sankara is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 11 of 40
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Madhva notion of philosophy is also known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Unqualified Dualism
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Unqualified Dualism is the correct answer to “Madhva notion of philosophy is also known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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In Madhva's philosophy, all the following propositions are true except
Correct Answer: Option D — Every Jiva is orglinically related to Brahman
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Every Jiva is orglinically related to Brahman is the correct answer to “In Madhva's philosophy, all the following propositions are true except”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 13 of 40
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According to whom, the liberated self is a bhakta?
Correct Answer: Option C — Madhva
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Madhva is the correct answer to “According to whom, the liberated self is a bhakta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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According to Ramanuja, the word 'nirguna' means
Correct Answer: Option B — without inauspicious qualities
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without inauspicious qualities is the correct answer to “According to Ramanuja, the word 'nirguna' means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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Who among the following states that 'the Brahman is regarded as one and only one reality'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Shankara
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Shankara is the correct answer to “Who among the following states that 'the Brahman is regarded as one and only one reality'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 16 of 40
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According to Shankara, the Jagat looses its vyavaharikasatta when we have the realisation of
Correct Answer: Option A — Paramarthikasatta of Brahman only
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Paramarthikasatta of Brahman only is the correct answer to “According to Shankara, the Jagat looses its vyavaharikasatta when we have the realisation of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 17 of 40
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According to Ramanuja all apprehension is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option A — real
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real is the correct answer to “According to Ramanuja all apprehension is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 18 of 40
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What does Madhva concept of Brahman?
Correct Answer: Option B — Saguna Brahman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saguna Brahman is the correct answer to “What does Madhva concept of Brahman”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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What does the Apparent existence include according Shankara?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “What does the Apparent existence include according Shankara”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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"The entire universe is included in the material world and the individual soul and these two things are regarded as a real modification of Brahman" is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Brahman-Parinamavada
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brahman-Parinamavada is the correct answer to “"The entire universe is included in the material world and the individual soul and these two things are regarded as a real modification of Brahman" is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 21 of 40
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According to Ramanuja, Aprthaksiddhi emphasises on
Correct Answer: Option A — Unity
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Unity is the correct answer to “According to Ramanuja, Aprthaksiddhi emphasises on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 22 of 40
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Consider the following statement Bound souls means. 1. Souls which wanders in Sainsara 2. Souls which don't wander Sainsara 3. Souls which does not exist because of ignorance 4. Souls which exist because of lgnorance Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statement Bound souls means. 1. Souls which wanders in Sainsara 2. Souls which don't wander Sainsara 3. Souls which does not exist because of ignorance 4. Souls which exist because of lgnorance Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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What does Maya according to Madhva?
Correct Answer: Option A — Maya doesn't exist
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maya doesn't exist is the correct answer to “What does Maya according to Madhva”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 24 of 40
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According to Vishistadvaita, which among the following things are regarded as ultimate and real?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
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All of these is the correct answer to “According to Vishistadvaita, which among the following things are regarded as ultimate and real”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 25 of 40
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The teaching common to all the vedantins is that, Brahman is
Correct Answer: Option D — Ananta
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Ananta is the correct answer to “The teaching common to all the vedantins is that, Brahman is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 26 of 40
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Who among the following advocated the concpet of 'Avi-Parinamavada'?
Correct Answer: Option B — Vallabha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vallabha is the correct answer to “Who among the following advocated the concpet of 'Avi-Parinamavada'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following theory is advocated by Vishishadvaita Vedanta?
Correct Answer: Option D — Satkhyati
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Satkhyati is the correct answer to “Which of the following theory is advocated by Vishishadvaita Vedanta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 28 of 40
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What is regarded as the inherent power of Brahman?
Correct Answer: Option A — Maya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maya is the correct answer to “What is regarded as the inherent power of Brahman”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 29 of 40
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For Ramanuja, liberation is to attain?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sannidhya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sannidhya is the correct answer to “For Ramanuja, liberation is to attain”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 30 of 40
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What is referred as Mukti, which is attained during our life?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jivart-Mukti
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Jivart-Mukti is the correct answer to “What is referred as Mukti, which is attained during our life”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 31 of 40
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The meaning of Svatantrya in Madhva Vedanta is
Correct Answer: Option B — the Jiva is dependent in respect of its Satta (existence), Jnana (knowledge) and Pravrtti (action) on God
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the Jiva is dependent in respect of its Satta (existence), Jnana (knowledge) and Pravrtti (action) on God is the correct answer to “The meaning of Svatantrya in Madhva Vedanta is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 32 of 40
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According to Ramanuja, Aprthaksiddhi is a relation between.
Correct Answer: Option A — Jiva and Jagat only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jiva and Jagat only is the correct answer to “According to Ramanuja, Aprthaksiddhi is a relation between.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 33 of 40
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Match the Status of Jagat with the view of the following Vedantins of List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Sat 1. Madhyamika Buddhism b. Asat 2. Madhva c. Sadasat 3. Bhartrprapanca d. Sadasadvilaksana 4. Shankara
Correct Answer: Option B — a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the Status of Jagat with the view of the following Vedantins of List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Sat 1. Madhyamika Buddhism b. Asat 2. Madhva c. Sadasat 3. Bhartrprapanca d. Sadasadvilaksana 4. Shankara”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 34 of 40
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Who is regarded as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe according to Ramanuja?
Correct Answer: Option B — God
Detailed Academic Explanation:
God is the correct answer to “Who is regarded as the creator, preserver, and destroyer of this universe according to Ramanuja”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 35 of 40
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Consider the following statement Shankara believes is 1. Dvaita 2. Advaita Vedanta 3. Duality 4. Non-Dualism Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option C — 2 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statement Shankara believes is 1. Dvaita 2. Advaita Vedanta 3. Duality 4. Non-Dualism Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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Manas is the Samkalpatmika Vrtti of Antahkarana, is the position held by
Correct Answer: Option C — Advaita Vedanta
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Advaita Vedanta is the correct answer to “Manas is the Samkalpatmika Vrtti of Antahkarana, is the position held by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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According to Madhva, there are how many realities that exist?
Correct Answer: Option B — three
Detailed Academic Explanation:
three is the correct answer to “According to Madhva, there are how many realities that exist”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Suddha Advaita 1. Nimbarka b. Dvaitadvaita 2. Vallabha c. Advaita 3. Madhva d. Dvaita 4. Shakara
Correct Answer: Option A — 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 List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. Suddha Advaita 1. Nimbarka b. Dvaitadvaita 2. Vallabha c. Advaita 3. Madhva d. Dvaita 4. Shakara”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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What does Vivartavada define as according to Shankara?
Correct Answer: Option B — Theory of creation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Theory of creation is the correct answer to “What does Vivartavada define as according to Shankara”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
Question 40 of 40
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What does Jiva is known as according to Shankara?
Correct Answer: Option B — Saksin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Saksin is the correct answer to “What does Jiva is known as according to Shankara”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedanta Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedanta Philosophy
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