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?

<p>Sanskrit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural heritage include?

<p>Values of culture transmitted through generations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aryans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Truth, beauty, goodness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are interfaith dialogues important in the context of culture?

<p>To foster understanding between different cultures and beliefs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Priests, Warriors, Farmers, Servants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Dalits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do individuals play in maintaining cultural heritage?

<p>Individuals cherish, protect, and maintain cultural heritage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Jainism and Buddhism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To protect the lifestyles of local and indigenous communities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To develop a global legal instrument for helping access traditional knowledge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Qualitative (A)</p> 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?

<p>Qualitative (D)</p> 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?

<p>Positive IPR systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Effective utilization of IPR systems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Protection of limited Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Elderly people with remaining Traditional Knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Intellectual Property Rights related to indigenous knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mass production, proper commercialization, and marketing strategies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Womenfolk in remote villages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Retrospective protection with a legal framework (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They contain abstract and difficult discussions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Upanishads are the final parts of the Vedas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Developing the first written scripts like the Indus Scripts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technological invention is credited to ancient Indians?

<p>Cotton Gin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It has remained rust-free for over 500 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept did ancient Indians discover?

<p>'Zero' and decimal place value number system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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