SY IKS MCQs Unit 1 Chapter: 1

 

IKS MCQs – Semester III UNIT I: Chapter 1

An Introduction to Indian Literature

1. What is considered the main form of Indian knowledge in its verbal form?

   1. Upanishads

   2. Puranas

   3. Vedas

   4. Shastras Answer: c) Vedas

2. How many main Vedas are there?

   1. Two

   2. Three

   3. Four

   4. Six

Answer: c) Four

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component needed to understand the Vedas?

   1. Shiksha

   2. Kalpa

   3. Tantra

   4. Jyotisha Answer: c) Tantra

Certainly. Here are two more intricate MCQs based on the text:

4. Which of the following statements about Indian philosophical schools is most accurate?

   1. All six astika philosophies reject Vedic authority

   2. Charvaka, Jain, and Buddhist philosophies are considered astika

   3. Mimamsa Shastra primarily focuses on refuting arguments

   4. Vedanta encompasses diverse theories explaining concepts like soul, world, and God

Answer: d) Vedanta encompasses diverse theories explaining concepts like soul, world, and God

Explanation: While options a) and b) are incorrect (astika philosophies accept Vedic authority, and Charvaka, Jain, and Buddhist philosophies are nastika), options c) and d) require more careful

consideration. Mimamsa Shastra helps understand Vedic sentences, while Nyaya Shastra is for refuting arguments. On the other hand, Vedanta is described as encompassing various theories about soul, world, God, maya, and atma.

5. How many shlokas does the Mahabharata contain? a) 24,000

b) 50,000

c) 75,000

d) 100,000

Answer: d) 100,000

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the six astika (orthodox) philosophies?

   1. Sankhya

   2. Yoga

   3. Charvaka

   4. Nyaya

Answer: c) Charvaka

7. What is the primary purpose of Nyaya Shastra?

   1. Understanding Vedic sentences

   2. Describing the nature of deities

   3. Refuting arguments and establishing truth

   4. Explaining soul and world

Answer: c) Refuting arguments and establishing truth

8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of Tantra-Agama?

   1. Shaivagama

   2. Shaktagama

   3. Vaishnavagama

   4. Buddhagama Answer: d) Buddhagama

9. How many main Puranas are mentioned in the text?

   1. 6

   2. 12

   3. 18

   4. 24

Answer: c) 18

10. Which branch of Indian literature includes both predictive and mathematical aspects?

    1. Ayurveda

    2. Jyotisha Shastra

    3. Dharma Shastra

    4. Mimamsa Shastra Answer: b) Jyotisha Shastra

11. Which of the following combinations correctly matches the components of Indian literature with their primary functions or characteristics?

1. Shiksha - Sound and word knowledge of Vedas

2. Grihya-sutras - Expansion of Vedic mantras

3. Dharma-sutras - Rules and prohibitions according to Vedic dharma

4. Jyotisha - Only predictive aspects of astrology

5. Ayurveda - Both ancient and modern medical principles

1. I, II, and III only

2. I, III, and V only

3. II, III, and IV only

4. I, III, IV, and V only Answer: b) I, III, and V only

Explanation: I is correct: The text states that each Veda has a 'Shiksha' text for its sound and word knowledge.

2. is incorrect: Grihya-sutras are mentioned as part of the expansion of Vedic mantras, but they are not the only or primary form of this expansion.

3. is correct: Dharma-sutras describe 'rules and prohibitions' according to Vedic dharma.

4. is incorrect: Jyotisha Shastra is said to include both predictive and mathematical aspects, not only predictive.

5. is correct: The text explicitly states that Ayurveda encompasses both ancient and modern principles. Therefore, only statements I, III, and V are correct.

12. Which of the following statements about the Vedas and their associated texts is most accurate?

1. Rigveda has the most Upanishads among all Vedas

2. Yajurveda has an equal number of Upanishads in both its main types

3. Samaveda has more mantras in its Uttararchika than in its Purvarchika

4. Atharvaveda has fewer Kandas but more Suktas than Rigveda

Answer: c) Samaveda has more mantras in its Uttararchika than in its Purvarchika

Explanation: This question requires careful analysis of each Veda. Rigveda has 2 Upanishads, Yajurveda has 2 in Shukla and 4 in Krishna (not equal), Samaveda's Uttararchika has 1225 mantras while Purvarchika has 650 (making c correct), and Atharvaveda has 20 Kandas and 731 Suktas compared to Rigveda's 10 Mandalas and 1028 Suktas.

13. Who compiled the Vedic mantras into what is known as 'Adi Veda'?

1. Rishi Paila

2. Veda Vyasa

3. Rishis in deep meditation

4. Atharvaveda sages Answer: b) Veda Vyasa

14. Which of the following comparisons is most accurate?

1. Rigveda has more Suktas than Atharvaveda, but fewer Mantras

2. Yajurveda has more branches than Samaveda has total Mantras

3. The number of Upanishads mentioned for Yajurveda is equal to the sum of those mentioned for all other Vedas

4. Atharvaveda has more Kandas than Rigveda has Mandalas, but fewer Mantras than Samaveda Answer: a) Rigveda has more Suktas than Atharvaveda, but fewer Mantras

Explanation: - Rigveda has 1028 Suktas and 10,552 Mantras

• Atharvaveda has 731 Suktas and 5987 Mantras

• Yajurveda has 100 branches total (15 + 85), which is less than Samaveda's 1875 Mantras

• Yajurveda has 6 Upanishads mentioned (2+4), while the others total 6 (2+2+2)

• Atharvaveda has 20 Kandas, more than Rigveda's 10 Mandalas, but 5987 Mantras, which is more than Samaveda's 1875

Therefore, only option a) is correct.

15. Which of the following is NOT one of the six Vedangas mentioned?

1. Shiksha

2. Nirukta

3. Mimamsa

4. Kalpa

Answer: c) Mimamsa

16. How many total fields of knowledge are included in Ashtadasha?

1. 4

2. 6

3. 18

4. 28 Answer: c) 18

17. Which Veda is considered the primary Veda in terms of antiquity?

1. Yajurveda

2. Samaveda

3. Rigveda

4. Atharvaveda Answer: c) Rigveda

18. Consider the following statements about the classification of knowledge in ancient Indian tradition:

1. The Ashtadasha includes four Vedas, six Vedangas, four Shastras, and four Upavedas.

2. All six schools of Indian philosophy are included in the Ashtadasha.

3. Sthapatyashastra is considered an alternative to Arthashastra as an Upaveda.

4. Nyaya Darshana is both a Shastra and one of the six schools of philosophy.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1. I and II only

2. I, III, and IV only

3. II and IV only

4. I, II, III, and IV

Answer: b) I, III, and IV only

Explanation: Statement I is correct as it accurately summarizes the components of Ashtadasha. Statement II is incorrect because only two of the six schools (Mimamsa and Nyaya) are explicitly mentioned as part of the Ashtadasha. Statement III is correct as the text mentions "Arthashastra / Sthapatyashastra" as an alternative. Statement IV is correct as Nyaya Darshana is listed both as a Shastra and as one of the six schools of philosophy.

19. What are the two main types of Yajurveda?

1. Purvarchika and Uttararchika

2. Shukla and Krishna

3. Aitareya and Kaushitaki

4. Purvamimamsa and Uttaramimamsa

Answer: b) Shukla and Krishna

20. What is the total number of mantras in Samaveda according to the text? a) 650

b) 1225

c) 1875

d) 5987

Answer: c) 1875

21. Which Veda is described as an encyclopedia of knowledge encompassing Vedic-era civilization, culture, knowledge, and science?

    1. Rigveda

    2. Yajurveda

    3. Samaveda

    4. Atharvaveda Answer: d) Atharvaveda

22. How many types of Vedangas are there?

1. Four

2. Five

3. Six

4. Eight Answer: c) Six

23. Which Vedanga is considered the "mouth of the Veda Purusha"?

1. Shiksha

2. Vyakarana

3. Nirukta

4. Chhanda

Answer: b) Vyakarana

24. How many types of Kalpa are mentioned in the text?

1. Two

2. Three

3. Four

4. Five

Answer: c) Four

25. According to the text, how many Puranas are there?

1. 12

2. 16

3. 18

4. 24 Answer: c) 18

26. Who is credited with composing the Puranas?

1. Yaska Acharya

2. Maharishi Vyasa

3. Maharishi Gautama

4. Rishi Jaimini

Answer: b) Maharishi Vyasa

27. Which philosophy is divided into Purva and Uttara?

1. Nyaya

2. Mimamsa

3. Vedanta

4. Sankhya

Answer: b) Mimamsa

28. What is the primary aim of Indian Vedic culture according to the text?

1. To expound the dharma

2. To teach rituals

3. To explain creation

4. To promote astrology Answer: a) To expound dharma

29. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Dharmashastra in the text?

1. Manu Smriti

2. Yajnavalkya Smriti

3. Harita Smriti

4. Bhagavad Gita Answer: d) Bhagavad Gita

30. According to Shukraniti, of which Veda is Dhanurveda an Upaveda?

1. Rigveda

2. Yajurveda

3. Samaveda

4. Atharvaveda Answer: c) Samaveda

31. Who is considered the founder of Vastu in North India?

    1. Mayan

    2. Vishwakarma

    3. Kautilya

    4. Bharatamuni

Answer: b) Vishwakarma

32. Which Vedanga is described as the "eyes of the Veda Purusha"?

    1. Shiksha

    2. Kalpa

    3. Nirukta

    4. Jyotisha Answer: d) Jyotisha

33. Who is considered the founder of Nyaya philosophy?

    1. Vatsyayana

    2. Maharishi Gautama

    3. Rishi Jaimini

    4. Chanakya

Answer: b) Maharishi Gautama

34. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the five special characteristics of Puranas?

    1. Description of creation process

    2. Description of four types of destructions

    3. Description of 14 Manvantaras

    4. Description of philosophical debates Answer: d) Description of philosophical debates

35. In Ayurveda, who are considered the original teachers of this science?

    1. Indra and Dhanvantari

    2. Chyavana and Janaka

    3. The Ashvini Kumars

    4. Sushruta and Charaka Answer: c) The Ashvini Kumars

36. What is the primary focus of Arthashastra?

    1. General economic principles

    2. Personal wealth accumulation

    3. Political science for kings

    4. Religious rituals for prosperity Answer: c) Political science for kings