Introduction to Indian Philosophy and the Upanishads

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What is cultural heritage?

Culture that changes rapidly over time

Culture that humans create on their own

Culture that is not valued by society

Culture inherited from ancestors and passed down through generations (correct)

Which religion saw its inception during the Vedic period in India?

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism (correct)

Judaism

Why is culture closely linked with life?

Because culture is unimportant in shaping human behavior

Because culture is static and unchanging

Because without culture, there would be no humans (correct)

Because culture does not include beliefs or traditions

What was the primary written language during the Vedic period?

Sanskrit Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural heritage include?

Values of culture transmitted through generations Signup and view all the answers

Which group was responsible for the origin of the caste system in India?

Aryans Signup and view all the answers

What are the three eternal and universal values closely linked with culture?

Truth, beauty, goodness Signup and view all the answers

Why are interfaith dialogues important in the context of culture?

To foster understanding between different cultures and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What were the primary castes in the caste system during the Vedic period?

Priests, Warriors, Farmers, Servants Signup and view all the answers

What were individuals called who were born outside of and below the caste system?

Dalits Signup and view all the answers

What role do individuals play in maintaining cultural heritage?

Individuals cherish, protect, and maintain cultural heritage Signup and view all the answers

Which two religions emerged to protect against the prevailing Hinduism during ancient India?

Jainism and Buddhism Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus in the study by Sanjit Kumar Chakraborty in 2017?

To protect the lifestyles of local and indigenous communities Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the study by MS. Sofia Khatun and Mrs. Deepa Rani Salian in 2020?

To develop a global legal instrument for helping access traditional knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What type of methodology was used in the study by Sanjit Kumar Chakraborty in 2017?

Qualitative Signup and view all the answers

What type of methodology was used in the study by MS. Sofia Khatun and Mrs. Deepa Rani Salian in 2020?

Qualitative Signup and view all the answers

What did the study by MS. Sofia Khatun and Mrs. Deepa Rani Salian use for protecting traditional knowledge in India?

Positive IPR systems Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as necessary for community members according to the text?

Effective utilization of IPR systems Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as imperative in the findings of the study?

Protection of limited Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Signup and view all the answers

Who are highlighted as requiring urgent protection for their ancestral knowledge?

Elderly people with remaining Traditional Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the research discussed in the text?

Intellectual Property Rights related to indigenous knowledge Signup and view all the answers

According to the study, what can improve the livelihoods of tribal communities?

Mass production, proper commercialization, and marketing strategies Signup and view all the answers

What group is particularly mentioned as benefiting from the improvement of livelihoods through ancestral knowledge?

Womenfolk in remote villages Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as crucial for promoting Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions?

Retrospective protection with a legal framework Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Upanishads in the Guru shishya parampara?

They contain abstract and difficult discussions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Vedas and Upanishads is true?

Upanishads are the final parts of the Vedas Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the significant contributions of ancient Indian civilization to science and technology?

Developing the first written scripts like the Indus Scripts Signup and view all the answers

Which technological invention is credited to ancient Indians?

Cotton Gin Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the Delhi Iron Pillar created by ancient Indians?

It has remained rust-free for over 500 years Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept did ancient Indians discover?

'Zero' and decimal place value number system Signup and view all the answers