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Emergence Of Psychology — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

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Question 1 of 40
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Who wrote the famous book 'Glimpses of Abhidhamma'?

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Who has worked on Psycho-spiritual thought and mental health in mid 20 th century?

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What is the main goal of Indian Psychology?

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What is 'Jiva' in Indian Psychology?

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Gita upholds the necessity of

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Who among the following psychologists found that Buddhist teachings have potential for transformation and healing?

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The Indian notion of self encompasses the physical, social, mental as well as

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Psychologists in India has started to realise that it is important to accept the philosophical traditions and native wisdom in our culture. This will help them to act as

Question 9 of 40
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Who worked as guide and councellor during ancient times?

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Consider the following statements 1. Durganand Sinha ask for integration of modern psychology with Indian thought. 2. Modern Psychology originate as an indigenous science. Which among the following is/are correct?

Question 11 of 40
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Match the following: List-I (Chapters of Bhagavad Gita) List-II (Classification of the Chapter) A. First 6 Chapters 1. Jnana Yoga B. Middle six chapters 2. Bhakti Yoga C. Last 6 chapters 3. Karma Yoga

Question 12 of 40
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According to Gita, the way to attain self-realisation can be achieved by

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Whose lecture became the landmark in introducing Indian thought in USA?

Question 14 of 40
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Who authored the famous book "Handbook of Indian Psychology (2008)"?

Question 15 of 40
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What does 'MBSR' stands for?

Question 16 of 40
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Which part of Buddhism is mostly connected to phenomenological psychology?

Question 17 of 40
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Who invented Transcendental Meditaion?

Question 18 of 40
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Which famous psychologist said "Indigenisation in India is slow and sluggish"?

Question 19 of 40
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Bhagavad Gita emphasises the importance of

Question 20 of 40
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What is the commanding self in Sufism called?

Question 21 of 40
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Indian psychology can be addressed as being universal as

Question 22 of 40
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Where was the first psychology department set up in India?

Question 23 of 40
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Arrange the following in chronology. 1. Department of Psychology started in Allahabad. 2. Girindra Shekhar Bose published journal 'Samiksha'. 3. Independent psychology department set up in DU. 4. Department of Applied Psychology established in University of Mumbai.

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Which state of mind is related to cosmic consciousness?

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What is the name given to the inner battle between the 'self' and 'soul' in Sufism?

Question 26 of 40
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Name two important pioneers of 19 th century who interpreted Indian thoughts in context of Western Philosophy?

Question 27 of 40
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Match the following: List-I (Terms used in Sufism) List-II (Physical Aspect) A. Nafs 1. Heart B. Ghalb 2. Soul C. Ruh 3. Self D. Jihad 4. Inner battle

Question 28 of 40
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Arrange the following in chronological order. 1. Nafs-al-Amanarah 2. Fana 3. Self surrender 4. Non-attachment

Question 29 of 40
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What is 'Supra mentalisation' in integral Yoga ?

Question 30 of 40
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What are the three types of being according to Sri Aurobindo?

Question 31 of 40
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Indigenous Psychology is closer to

Question 32 of 40
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What is the sleep like ignorance or unsconsciousness called in Sufism?

Question 33 of 40
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Consider the following statements 1. Exogenous Indigenisation is integration of modern psychology with Indian thought. 2. Janak Pandey found that unlike the West ingratiation is rampant and risk free in India. Which among the following is/are correct?

Question 34 of 40
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Match the following: List-I (Layer in Jiva) List-II (Description) A. Annamaya Kosha 1. Cognitive Sheath B. Pranmaya Kosha 2. Life C. Manomaya Kosha 3. Mental Sheath D. Vigyanmaya Kosha 4. Product of food

Question 35 of 40
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Which university first published the Indian journal of applied Psychology?

Question 36 of 40
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What are the two main branches of Buddhism?

Question 37 of 40
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Match the following: List-I (Koshas as per Indian Context) List-II (Description of Sheaths) A. Atman 1. Food B. Manomaya 2. Life C. Annamaya 3. Mental sheath D. Pranamaya 4. Joyous sheath

Question 38 of 40
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Which stage in Buddhism appears just prior to attain Nirvana?

Question 39 of 40
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Which is the lowest form of consciousness, which is found in inanimate matter?

Question 40 of 40
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Why did research in psychology began to grow outside university in 1970's ?

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