Indian Philosophy Overview

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What is the main purpose of philosophy according to the text?

To work by instinct without conscious plan

To lead a life in light of knowledge

To satisfy the desire for knowledge (correct)

To understand the conditions and meaning of struggle

How does man's struggle for existence differ from that of lower beings?

Man struggles more or less blindly without any conscious plan

Man uses his intellect to understand the meaning of struggle and devise plans (correct)

Man struggles blindly without any conscious plan

Lower beings use their superior intellect to understand the conditions of struggle

What is the source of the desire for knowledge according to the text?

Consequences of actions

Rational nature of man (correct)

Instinctual nature of man

Immediate results of actions

Why does man wish to lead his life in the light of knowledge according to the text?

To consider far-reaching consequences of actions Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes philosophy from being a mere luxury according to the text?

It is a necessity for leading life in light of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What does the text imply about man's use of intellect in understanding the conditions and meaning of struggle?

It is a rational response to the struggle for existence Signup and view all the answers

What is the literal meaning of the word 'Veda'?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which period is considered as the period of the composition of Vedas and the Upaniṣads?

The ancient period Signup and view all the answers

Which Veda is considered as the earliest of the Vedas?

Rig Veda Signup and view all the answers

What is the main philosophical theme explored in the Upaniṣads?

The nature of the Absolute as the ground of being Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'tattvadarsana' refer to in Indian literature?

Direct realization of truth Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of scripts in reflecting the culture and society?

They reflect the culture, lifestyle, and polity of contemporary society Signup and view all the answers

What is the literary base of a civilization said to tell us about?

The evolution of its languages and culture through centuries Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of philosophy according to the text?

How does man's struggle for existence differ from that of lower beings?

What is the source of the desire for knowledge according to the text?

Why does man wish to lead his life in the light of knowledge according to the text?

What distinguishes philosophy from being a mere luxury according to the text?

What does the text imply about man's use of intellect in understanding the conditions and meaning of struggle?

What is the literal meaning of the word 'Veda'?

Which period is considered as the period of the composition of Vedas and the Upaniṣads?

Which Veda is considered as the earliest of the Vedas?

What is the main philosophical theme explored in the Upaniṣads?

What does the term 'tattvadarsana' refer to in Indian literature?

What is the significance of scripts in reflecting the culture and society?

What is the literary base of a civilization said to tell us about?

Which language is described as the mother of many Indian languages?

What is the main focus of philosophy according to Indian literature?

'Vasudev Kutumbakam' refers to which concept mentioned in the text?

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