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Q1Which of the following are orthodox (Astika) schools of Indian Philosophy? 1. Nyaya 2. Vaisheshika 3. Ajivika 4. Mimamsa Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q2Consider the following statements about Samkhya philosophy: 1. It accepts the authority of the Vedas. 2. It advocates the dualism of Purusha and Prakriti. 3. It believes in a creator God. Which of these is correct?MediumSolve →Q3Which school propounds that ‘Knowledge of suffering leads to liberation’?MediumSolve →Q4Consider the following statements about Nyaya: 1. It emphasizes logic and epistemology. 2. It recognizes four valid means of knowledge. 3. It does not accept the existence of the soul. Which is correct?MediumSolve →Q5Match the following pairs: List I (Schools) — List II (Key Concept) A. Mimamsa — 1. Atomism B. Vaisheshika — 2. Ritualism C. Samkhya — 3. Purusha-Prakriti dualism D. Nyaya — 4. Logic Correctly matched:MediumSolve →Q6Which of these schools is NOT Nastika?MediumSolve →Q7Which school propounds the concept of ‘Syadvada’ (seven-fold predication)?MediumSolve →Q8Which is a core principle of Carvaka (Lokayata)?MediumSolve →Q9The term ‘Yoga’ in Indian Philosophy refers to: 1. A school that emphasizes practical methods for attaining liberation. 2. The Astanga Yoga of Patanjali. 3. Total reliance on rituals alone. Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q10Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? School — Founder 1. Buddhism — Mahavira 2. Jainism — Ajita Kesakambali 3. Mimamsa — Jaimini 4. Samkhya — KanadaMediumSolve →
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