Practice high-yield Philosophy MCQs on Vedic Philosophy — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS.
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Question 1 of 40
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During the deep sleep stage, what is not there?
Correct Answer: Option A — Gross object
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gross object is the correct answer to “During the deep sleep stage, what is not there”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 2 of 40
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According to the hymns of Rig Veda
Correct Answer: Option A — the world is real
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the world is real is the correct answer to “According to the hymns of Rig Veda”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 3 of 40
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Self is regarded as.
Correct Answer: Option A — Absolute
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Absolute is the correct answer to “Self is regarded as.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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Which among the following, Ideas are regarded as similar to that of Rta in Vedic Philosophy?
Correct Answer: Option B — The universals of Plato
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The universals of Plato is the correct answer to “Which among the following, Ideas are regarded as similar to that of Rta in Vedic Philosophy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following Samhita's contains the "Collection of Spells and Incantation" in it:
Correct Answer: Option D — Atharvaveda
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Atharvaveda is the correct answer to “Which of the following Samhita's contains the "Collection of Spells and Incantation" in it:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 6 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Prajnanam Brahma 1. I am Brahman. b. Taj Tvam Asi 2. That thou Art. c. Ayamatma Brahma 3. Consciousness is Brahman. d. Aham Brahmasmi 4. This Atman is Brahman.
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Prajnanam Brahma 1. I am Brahman. b. Taj Tvam Asi 2. That thou Art. c. Ayamatma Brahma 3. Consciousness is Brahman. d. Aham Brahmasmi 4. This Atman is Brahman.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 7 of 40
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Which among the following have the least connection with sacrifice?
Correct Answer: Option D — Atharva
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Atharva is the correct answer to “Which among the following have the least connection with sacrifice”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 8 of 40
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What comes under the domain of self?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “What comes under the domain of self”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 9 of 40
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Which of the following stage in 'Self' is regarded as a 'calm and blissful' stage?
Correct Answer: Option B — Turiya
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Turiya is the correct answer to “Which of the following stage in 'Self' is regarded as a 'calm and blissful' stage”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 10 of 40
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Which type of Rna in Vedic tradition can be repaid by performing Yajna.
Correct Answer: Option B — Devarna
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Devarna is the correct answer to “Which type of Rna in Vedic tradition can be repaid by performing Yajna.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 11 of 40
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In Vedas what does 'Yajna' stand for?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sacrifice
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Sacrifice is the correct answer to “In Vedas what does 'Yajna' stand for”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 12 of 40
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who among the following is regarded as inner controller of all?
Correct Answer: Option D — Brahman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brahman is the correct answer to “who among the following is regarded as inner controller of all”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 13 of 40
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Who came into existence through the great water?
Correct Answer: Option C — Hiranyagarbha
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hiranyagarbha is the correct answer to “Who came into existence through the great water”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 14 of 40
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What is arises from Brahman?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ether
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Ether is the correct answer to “What is arises from Brahman”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 15 of 40
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According to Vedas, which of the following is regarded as Rta?
Correct Answer: Option C — Settled will of Supreme God
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Settled will of Supreme God is the correct answer to “According to Vedas, which of the following is regarded as Rta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 16 of 40
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What is regarded as the first cause of creation according to Nasadiya Hymn?
Correct Answer: Option D — Neither A nor B
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Neither A nor B is the correct answer to “What is regarded as the first cause of creation according to Nasadiya Hymn”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 17 of 40
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In Vedic tradition, the movement of Earth was regulated by
Correct Answer: Option C — Rta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rta is the correct answer to “In Vedic tradition, the movement of Earth was regulated by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 18 of 40
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According to Upanishad's, world is arises from
Correct Answer: Option A — Brahman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brahman is the correct answer to “According to Upanishad's, world is arises from”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 19 of 40
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In vedic tradition the source of all the powers of Gods is
Correct Answer: Option C — Rta
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rta is the correct answer to “In vedic tradition the source of all the powers of Gods is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 20 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Brahman 1. Cosmic order b. Rta 2. Duty c. Atman 3. Non-dual Bliss d. Rna 4. Individual self
Correct Answer: Option B — a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Brahman 1. Cosmic order b. Rta 2. Duty c. Atman 3. Non-dual Bliss d. Rna 4. Individual self”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 21 of 40
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What does Yajna means in Vedic philosophy? 1. A sacrifice which saves the wordly creatures 2. Eventual hell 3. Help in attain heaven 4. Does not help in any thing Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 and 3 is the correct answer to “What does Yajna means in Vedic philosophy? 1. A sacrifice which saves the wordly creatures 2. Eventual hell 3. Help in attain heaven 4. Does not help in any thing Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 22 of 40
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How Vedas are revealed to the external world?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sruti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sruti is the correct answer to “How Vedas are revealed to the external world”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 23 of 40
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Brahman pervades which of the following things?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Brahman pervades which of the following things”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 24 of 40
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Which one among the following is not correct regarding Rta?
Correct Answer: Option B — It is a moral order
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It is a moral order is the correct answer to “Which one among the following is not correct regarding Rta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Theory of creation state that 1. water comes first 2. water develop the world 3. nothing come first 4. nothing develops the world Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “Theory of creation state that 1. water comes first 2. water develop the world 3. nothing come first 4. nothing develops the world Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 26 of 40
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Rta is identified with
Correct Answer: Option C — both satya and dharma
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both satya and dharma is the correct answer to “Rta is identified with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 27 of 40
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Aham Brahamasmi' belongs to which of the following?
Correct Answer: Option B — Brihadaranyaka
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brihadaranyaka is the correct answer to “Aham Brahamasmi' belongs to which of the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 28 of 40
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In the dream stage which of the following works alone?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mind
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mind is the correct answer to “In the dream stage which of the following works alone”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 29 of 40
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Study of scriptures' are performed under the which type of Yajna?
Correct Answer: Option A — Brahma Yajna
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brahma Yajna is the correct answer to “Study of scriptures' are performed under the which type of Yajna”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 30 of 40
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In Vedic tradition, yajna is performed under the direction of
Correct Answer: Option B — Rtvika
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rtvika is the correct answer to “In Vedic tradition, yajna is performed under the direction of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 31 of 40
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Which veda tries to separate Samhita from Brahmana?
Correct Answer: Option C — Yajur
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yajur is the correct answer to “Which veda tries to separate Samhita from Brahmana”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 32 of 40
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What according to Vedic thinker is regarded as ultimate elements put of which world is composed?
Correct Answer: Option C — Water and air
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Water and air is the correct answer to “What according to Vedic thinker is regarded as ultimate elements put of which world is composed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following is an equivalent of Rta?
Correct Answer: Option A — Aditi
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Aditi is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an equivalent of Rta”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 34 of 40
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Which among the following is regarded as Brahman body?
Correct Answer: Option A — Matter
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Matter is the correct answer to “Which among the following is regarded as Brahman body”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 35 of 40
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Susupti is regarded as which among the following?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sleeping stage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sleeping stage is the correct answer to “Susupti is regarded as which among the following”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 36 of 40
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A contentless self is regarded as
Correct Answer: Option B — Impossibility
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Impossibility is the correct answer to “A contentless self is regarded as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 37 of 40
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The notion daksina in Vedic tradition is associated with
Correct Answer: Option D — Yajna
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Yajna is the correct answer to “The notion daksina in Vedic tradition is associated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 38 of 40
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Among which of the following does world is supported by?
Correct Answer: Option C — Brahman
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Brahman is the correct answer to “Among which of the following does world is supported by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 39 of 40
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What is regarded as Principle of Rta in Vedic philosophy?
Correct Answer: Option A — Principle of Nothing
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Principle of Nothing is the correct answer to “What is regarded as Principle of Rta in Vedic philosophy”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
Question 40 of 40
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Accordirig to Taittiriya, what is regarded as to the highest state of matter?
Correct Answer: Option B — Life
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Life is the correct answer to “Accordirig to Taittiriya, what is regarded as to the highest state of matter”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Vedic Philosophy.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Vedic Philosophy
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