Classical Indian Epistemology And Metaphysics - Study Mode

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[#501] Which one of the following represents novelty as the feature of knowledge according to Purva-Mimamsa?

(A) Yathartha

(B) Badhaka Jnanarahita

(C) Agrhitagrahi

(D) Karanadosarahita

Correct Answer

(D) Karanadosarahita

[#502] Match the following: List-I List-II a. Kumarila 1. Anirtabhidhanavada b. Prabhakara 2. Logic c. Nyaya 3. Atomistic d. Vaisesika 4. Abhihitanvayavada

(A) a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

(B) a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

(C) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

(D) a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

Correct Answer

(C) a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3

[#503] Consider the following statements with reference to Upamana (Comparison) 1. Vedantins argue that Upamana can be derived syllogistically from the premises. 2. Samkhya school of thinkers hold that Upamana can be shown to be a case of perception. 3. According to Nyaya, comparison is the knowledge of the relation between a word and the object denoted by that word. Which of the statement (s) given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(C) Only 3

(D) All of the above

Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

[#504] In Buddhism, what does the Shila means?

(A) Right conduct

(B) Right concentration

(C) Right faith

(D) None of these

Correct Answer

(A) Right conduct

[#505] Who among the following is related with 'Parmana Varlika'?

(A) Dhamakirti

(B) Dinnage

(C) Naiyagika

(D) Mimamsaka

Correct Answer

(A) Dhamakirti