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