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SY IKS UNIT I: Chapter 3 The Global Need for Indian Knowledge Tradition

 

UNIT I: Chapter 3

The Global Need for Indian Knowledge Tradition


  1. What is emphasized as the best foundation for humanity in the Indian knowledge tradition?

  • A) Material wealth

  • B) Knowledge

  • C) Power

  • D) Political influence Answer: B) Knowledge

  1. Which Indian philosophical schools focus on logic and epistemology?

  • A) Nyaya and Vaisheshika

  • B) Sankhya and Yoga

  • C) Mimamsa and Vedanta

  • D) Yoga and Vedanta


Answer: A) Nyaya and Vaisheshika


  1. What concept from Indian Shruti and Smriti texts helps counteract terrorism and fosters a sense of global unity?

  • A) Dharma

  • B) Karma

  • C) Moksha

  • D) Artha


Answer: A) Dharma


  1. What was the significant contribution of Aryabhata in ancient Indian mathematics?

  • A) Development of calculus

  • B) Introduction of zero

  • C) Heliocentric model of the solar system

  • D) Invention of the abacus

Answer: C) Heliocentric model of the solar system


  1. In the context of family dissolution, how does the Indian perspective differ from Western perspectives?

  • A) It focuses on individuality and personal success.

  • B) It emphasizes the interests of the family, society, and the world.

  • C) It promotes separation and individualism.

  • D) It disregards the importance of family in personal development. Answer: B) It emphasizes the interests of the family, society, and the world.

  1. What is a key component of the Indian knowledge system that addresses mental stress?

  • A) Western psychotherapy techniques

  • B) Yoga philosophy

  • C) Modern pharmacology

  • D) Self-help books Answer: B) Yoga philosophy

  1. Which global issue is primarily caused by uncontrolled industrialization and urbanization?

  • A) Family dissolution

  • B) Mental stress

  • C) Pollution and global warming

  • D) Poverty


Answer: C) Pollution and global warming


  1. What is considered a major disadvantage of modern Western education according to the text?

  • A) It emphasizes collective progress over individual success.

  • B) It results in rapid economic development but increases loneliness and mental distress.

  • C) It fosters a strong sense of community and interconnectedness.

  • D) It integrates traditional values with modern science effectively.


Answer: B) It results in rapid economic development but increases loneliness and mental distress.


  1. What was a characteristic of the Vedic era in terms of prosperity?

  • A) Inflation and economic instability

  • B) Abundance of food and general happiness

  • C) High levels of pollution

  • D) Severe imbalance between human life and nature Answer: B) Abundance of food and general happiness


  1. Which philosophical systems are mentioned as foundational for Indian philosophical thought?

  • A) Nyaya and Vaisheshika

  • B) Sankhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta

  • C) Buddhism and Jainism

  • D) Confucianism and Taoism


Answer: B) Sankhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta


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