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What is the approximate time span of India's civilization history?
What is the approximate time span of India's civilization history?
- 4000-6000 years
- 5000-8000 years (correct)
- 7000-9000 years
- 3000-5000 years
What has contributed to the accumulation of knowledge in India?
What has contributed to the accumulation of knowledge in India?
- Indigenous sources and belief systems (correct)
- Colonial influences and trade
- Government policies and regulations
- Modern education systems
Which of the following best describes the nature of knowledge in the Indian subcontinent?
Which of the following best describes the nature of knowledge in the Indian subcontinent?
- Exclusively derived from Western philosophies
- A combination of inherited divine knowledge and rational thinking (correct)
- Based solely on oral traditions
- Primarily scientific and technological
How is India's knowledge manifested according to the content?
How is India's knowledge manifested according to the content?
What mental faculties are emphasized in acquiring knowledge within the Indian Knowledge System?
What mental faculties are emphasized in acquiring knowledge within the Indian Knowledge System?
Flashcards
Indian Knowledge System
Indian Knowledge System
A vast collection of knowledge accumulated for thousands of years in India, encompassing diverse fields like philosophy, science, and art.
Indigenous Sources
Indigenous Sources
Knowledge originating from within India, passed down through generations, shaping cultural practices and beliefs.
Divine Knowledge
Divine Knowledge
Knowledge believed to be received from a higher power, shaping spiritual beliefs and practices in India.
Discrimination and Rational Thinking
Discrimination and Rational Thinking
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Depository of Knowledge
Depository of Knowledge
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Study Notes
Indian Knowledge System Introduction
- India boasts a civilization spanning 5000-8000 years, with indigenous sources and belief systems established since almost time immemorial.
- A rich repository of knowledge has accumulated throughout the Indian subcontinent via discrimination, rational thinking, and inherited divine knowledge. This knowledge is manifested in traditions and practices.
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Explore the roots and evolution of the Indian Knowledge System that spans thousands of years. This quiz delves into indigenous sources, belief systems, and the rich repository of knowledge that has shaped India’s civilization. Test your understanding of these traditions and rational thinking that have been inherited through generations.
