PHILOSOPHY- PAGE 6
1. Samkhya theory of causation is based upon
(A) Effect is not related with the cause.
(B) Effect does not pre-exist in the cause.
(C) Effect is produced out of nothing.
(D) Effect pre-exists in the cause.
Ans: D
2. To Patanjali Sasmita is a kind of
(A) Yoga
(B) Samadhi
(C) Asana
(D) Pranayama
Ans: B
3. The theory of causation as proposed by Sankaradwaita is corroborated by
(A) Experience
(B) Logic
(C) Scriptures
(D) All the above
Ans: B
4. The theory that the effect is only the apparent result of the cause is known as
(A) Satkaryavada
(B) Asatkaryavada
(C) Parin.amavada
(D) Vivartavada
Ans: D
5. Point out from the following reason why Dr. B.R. Ambedkar opposes the caste system prevalent in India?
(A) …. as it creates discrimination, social injustice and inequality within the Indian Nation.
(B) …. as it is foreign innovation.
(C) …. as it is vedic heritage.
(D) …. as it is suggested by smritis.
Ans: A
6. In vedic metaphysics even the flowing of water downwards was guided by :
(1) Devata (2) Isvara (3) Brahma (4) R . ta
Ans: 4
7. Consider the following statements with reference to Wittgenstein and mark the correct code :
(i) World is totality of facts and not of things. (ii) World is totally of things and not of facts.
(iii) The meaning of a word lies in its use. (iv) The use of a word lies in its meaning.
Code : (1) Only (i) and (iv) are true (2) Only (ii) and (iv) are true
(3) Only (iii) and (i) are true (4) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are true
Ans: 3
8. Hetvbhsa according to the Nyya obstructs :
(1) Inference only (2) Karan .a of inference only
(3) Either inference or karan .a of inference (4) Parmarsâ only
Ans: 3
9. Which one of the following statements is in consonance with Gilbert Ryle’s “Ghost in the Machine” ?
(1) The phrase “there occur mental processes” does not mean the same sort of thing as “there occur physical processes”.
(2) The phrase “there occur mental processes” mean same sort of thing as “there occur physical processes.”
(3) Both physical processes and mental processes originate from the same.
(4) Both physical processes and mental processes are created by Ghost in The Machine.
Ans: 1
10. Select the correct sequence of Pa~ncvayavinyya :
(1) Hetu, Pratij~na, Upanaya, Udhara a, Nigamana
(2) Pratij~na, Hetu, Udhara a, Upanaya, Nigamana
(3) Pratij~na, Udhara a, Hetu, Upanaya, Nigamana
(4) Pratij~na, Hetu, Udhara a, Nigamana, Upanaya
Ans: 2
11. We perceive the absence of abda according to the Nyya by the sannikar a known as :
(1) Anupalabdhi (2) Sa yukta Vie a at (3) Samavya (4) Samaveta vie a at
Ans: 4
12. Which one among the following is not the characteristic of a sad-hetu according to Nyya ?
(1) Pak asattva (2) Vipak sattva (3) Parmara (4) Sapak asattva
Ans: 3
13. Which system holds that ka is of two types ; Lokakasa and alokakasa ?
(1) Bauddha (2) Jaina (3) Vaie ika (4) S khya
Ans: 2
14. Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below and mark the correct code from the standpoint of Buddhism :
Assertion (A) : A state of pleasure is a state of suffering.
Reason (R) : Sarva du kha duk a
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) does not provides correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(4) (A) and (R) both are false.
Ans: 1
15. Consider the following statements with reference to Bertrand Russell’s ‘The Problems of Philosophy’ and choose the correct code :
(i) Sense data is described as private. (ii) Sense data is interpreted as public objects capable of existing even if unsensed.
(iii) The sensation of hardness ceases to exist if I remove my hand from contact with the table.
Codes :
(1) Only (i) is true (2) Only (i) and (ii) are true
(3) Only (ii) is true (4) Only (i) and (iii) are true
Ans: 4
16. Consider the following statements in the light of Nietzsche’s ‘Will to power’ and choose the correct answer :
(1) Will to live is the basic principle of life.
(2) What humans desire is mere self preservation.
(3) Pleasure is the ultimate principle that men normally desire.
(4) Men willingly sacrifice pleasures and incur suffering for the sake of greater power.
Ans: 4
17. Which one of the following statements are not true with reference to Hegel ?
(1) Dialectical method begins with an abstract universal concept that gives rise to a contradiction, both of which are finally reconciled into one.
(2) Truth is a living logical process.
(3) The dialectical movement is the logical self-unfolding of thoughts.
(4) Reality is a homogenous empirical one.
Ans: 4
18. Which one of the following statements is true with reference to St. Augustine and St. Anselm ?
(1) Both St. Augustine and St. Anselm appealed to authority of the scripture.
(2) St. Anselm appealed to the authority of scriptures where as St. Augustine appealed to the authority of reason.
(3) Both appealed to the necessary reasons for the truths of the faith.
(4) St. Augustine appealed to scripture, whereas St. Anselm appealed to reasons for the truths of the faith.
Ans: 4
19.Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(a) A mediating entity between the pure concepts and the sense perception, something that is pure. (i) The Transcendental Unity of Apperception
(b) The functional unity that manifests itself identically and yet with a difference in each of the categories. (ii) Transcendental Esthetic
(c) The science of the rules of sensibility is called (iii) The transcendental schema
(d) The science of the rules of understanding is called (iv) Transcendental analytic
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (2) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (4) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: 4
20. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Consider (A) and (R) and select the correct code in the light of philosophy of St. Augustine.
Assertion (A) : The hierarchy of reality involves degrees of goodness, degrees of being and degrees of unity.
Reason (R) : Pure evil is the polar opposite of God on the hierarchy.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: 3
21. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option : Assertion (A) : Hegel calls God the Idea. Reason (R) : This idea contains within itself the entire logico-dialectical process.
Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) are both true, and (R) provides a correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) and (R) are both true, but (R) does not provides a correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) is an incorrect explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true and (R) is false and (R) is an incorrect explanation of (A).
Ans: 1
22. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Consider (A) and (R) and select the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Pre-socratic philosophers were Atheists.
Reason (R) : Gods of the pre-socratic philosophers do not interfere with the natural world.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: 4
23. Who among the following pre-socratic philosophers believed in the “Unity of opposites” ?
(1) Heraclitus (2) Anaximander (3) Xenophanes (4) Parmenides
Ans: 1
24. Match List – I with List – II in the light of Aristotle’s classification of sciences and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
(a) Logic (i) Psychology
(b) Theoretical sciences (ii) Politics
(c) Practical sciences (iii) Method of inquiry
(d) Productive sciences (iv) Poetics
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (2) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(3) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (4) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: 2
25. Consider the following statements with regard to Plato’s theory of knowledge and mark the correct code from below :
(i) Conjectural knowledge is a kind of sensuous knowledge.
(ii) Source of belief is sense perception.
(iii) Conjucture and belief are grouped under “Opinion”.
(iv) Dialectical knowledge rests on hypothesis.
Code :
(1) Only (i)and (ii)are true.
(2) Only (i)and (iii) are true.
(3) Only (i)(ii) and (iii)are true.
(4) Only (i)and (iv) are true.
Ans: 3
26. The pragmatic test of meaning as “a method of settling metaphysical disputes that otherwise might be interminable” – is proposed by which one of the following philosophers ?
(1) C.S. Pierce (2) William James (3) John Dewey (4) Irving Lewis
Ans: 2
27. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List– I List – II
(i) The identify of indiscernibles (a) Descartes
(ii) Interactionism (b) Spinoza
(iii) Parallelism (c) Berkeley
(iv) Esse est percipi (d) Leibnitz
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(4) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Ans: 2
28. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in Locke’s philosophy and then mark the correct option as given below : Assertion(A)Infants in the womb, according to Locke, have no complicated thought.
Reason (R)Mind is an empty tablet.
Codes :
(1) (A)is false and (R) is true and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A)and (R) are both true and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A)and (R) are both true and (R) does not provides correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A)is true and (R) is false and (R) does not provide correct explanation of (A).
Ans: 2
29. Which one among the following is not a mahavakya ?
(1) Tattvamasi (2) Aha Brahmasmi (3) Sarvamkhalvidam Brahma (4) Ayamatma Brahma
Ans: 3
30. Which one of the following has said ‘Immortality is the consumation of the life process within the ego’ ?
(1) K.C. Bhattacharya (2) Radhakrishnan (3) Vivekananda (4) Iqbal
Ans: 4
31. Match the following Lists and choose the correct code :
List – I (Authors)
List – II (Texts)
(a) Tagore (i) East and West in Religion
(b) J. Krishnamurti (ii) Ideas of a nation
(c) Radhakrishnan (iii) Total freedom
(d) Ambedkar (iv) My Reminiscenses
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(3) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(4) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans: 3
32. Which one of the following maintains that ‘Religion is not a creed or a code but an insight into reality’?
(1) Gandhi (2) Vivekananda (3) Radhakrishnan (4) Tagore
Ans: 3
33. Which type of fallacy is committed by the following inference ? The lake is a substance because it is smoking.
(1) Savyabhic–ara (2) Satpratipaks .a
(3) Svar–up–asiddha (4) ray–asiddha
Ans: 3
34. Consider the following statements in the light of Husserl’s concept of phenomena and mark the correct code :
(i) Phenomena is a substantial unity that has real properties, real parts and real changes.
(ii) Phenomena is no substantial unity, that has no real properties, known no real parts and no real changes.
(iii) Phenomena have no nature, but only essence.
(iv) Phenomena have no essence, but only nature.
Code : (1) Only (i) is true (2) Only (ii) and (iii) are true
(3) Only (i) and (iii) are true (4) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are true
Ans: 2
35. Which one of the following statements is true with reference to Heidegger ?
(1) Phenomena are what make up being, while being is always the being of some entity.
(2) Phenomena are beyond being, while being is never the being of some entity.
(3) Phenomena are devoid of being, while being is deprived of entity.
(4) Phenomena and being are one and the same.
Ans: 1
36. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(a) They have foundation in nature and are conformity with the real existent things. (i) Qualities
(b) They have no reality other than in the minds of men and do not claim to be copies of things really existent. (ii) Ideas of modes
(c) the power which objects have to produce definite ideas in us. (iii) Real idea
(d) ideas which do not contain in themselves but are considered as dependencies is substance. (iv) Mixed modes
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Ans: 2
37. Which one of the following holds the view that Maya is neither good nor bad but it is neutral from both ?
(1) Gandhi (2) Tagore
(3) Vivekananda (4) Sri Aurobindo
Ans: 3
38. Who holds that ‘When you deprive truth of its appearance, it loses the best part of reality’ ?
(1) Sri Aurobindo (2) Iqbal
(3) Gandhi (4) Tagore
Ans: 4
39. ‘A good clockmaker can construct two clocks which will keep such perfect time that they for ever strike the hours at the same moment.’ This position is acceptable to :
(1) Spinoza (2) Leibnitz
(3) Descartes (4) Locke
Ans: 2
40. The concept of categories was advocated by :
(i) Kant
(ii) Kant and Aristotle
(iii) Kant and Locke
(iv) Kant and Berkeley
Select the correct code in the light of above :
(1) (ii) only (2) (i) only
(3) (iv) only (4) (iii) only
Ans: 1
41. The ideas imprinted on the senses by God are called real things according to :
(1) Locke (2) Berkeley
(3) Hume (4) Leibnitz
Ans: 2
42. The correct sequence of triple transformation in evolutionary theory of Sri Aurobindo is :
(1) Psychic, spiritual and supramental
(2) Spiritual, supramental and psychic
(3) Psychic, supramental and spiritual
(4) Spiritual, psychic and supramental
Ans: 1
43. Which one of the following maintains that ‘What is spoken must be in the first instance believed’ ?
(1) Radhakrishnan (2) J. Krishnamurti
(3) K.C. Bhattacharya (4) Iqbal
Ans: 3
44. Select the correct sequence of the four stages of ‘Theoretic consciousness’ according to K.C. Bhattacharya :
(1) Objective, Empirical, Spiritual, Transcendental
(2) Empirical, Spiritual, Objective, Transcendental
(3) Empirical, Objective, Spiritual, Transcendental
(4) Spiritual, Transcendental, Objective, Empirical,
Ans: 3
45. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I (Judgments)
List – II (Categories)
(a) Affirmative (i) Existence – non existence
(b) Assertoric (ii) Limitation
(c) Infinite (iii) Necessity – Contingency
(d) Apodictic (iv) Reality Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(4) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: 3
46. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option as given below :
Assertion (A) : According to Kant Space is an a priori idea.
Reason (R) : The mind possesses power to perceive space and time apriori.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is a correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
Ans: 1
47. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct code as given below :
List – I (Authors) List – II (Texts)
(a) Tagore (i) The Reign of Religion in Contemporary Philosophy
(b) Gandhi (ii) The Riddle of this World
(c) Sri Aurobindo (iii) The Gardener
(d) Radhakrishnan (iv) My Religion
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(3) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(4) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Ans: 2
48. According to Prabhakara Dharma is :
(1) Extrinsic value (2) Intrinsic value (3) Both intrinsic and extrinsic value (4) Pseudo value
Ans: 2
49. “If we see a snake, when infact there is only a rope, although it is an illusion, we should still accept that some kind of snake was there. Otherwise how could we have ever perceived a snake’ ? This explanation of illusion is offered by the :
(1) Vijnnavda Buddhists (2) Dvaitins (3) Advaitins (4) M m sakas
Ans: 2
50. All the following statements are consistent with the Rationalism of Descartes : Except :
(1) There exists ontological dualism of mind and body. (2) Ontological argument is there in favour of existence of God.
(3) Knowledge is constituted of clear and distinct ideas. (4) The test of truth is correspondence.
Ans: 4
(A) Effect is not related with the cause.
(B) Effect does not pre-exist in the cause.
(C) Effect is produced out of nothing.
(D) Effect pre-exists in the cause.
Ans: D
2. To Patanjali Sasmita is a kind of
(A) Yoga
(B) Samadhi
(C) Asana
(D) Pranayama
Ans: B
3. The theory of causation as proposed by Sankaradwaita is corroborated by
(A) Experience
(B) Logic
(C) Scriptures
(D) All the above
Ans: B
4. The theory that the effect is only the apparent result of the cause is known as
(A) Satkaryavada
(B) Asatkaryavada
(C) Parin.amavada
(D) Vivartavada
Ans: D
5. Point out from the following reason why Dr. B.R. Ambedkar opposes the caste system prevalent in India?
(A) …. as it creates discrimination, social injustice and inequality within the Indian Nation.
(B) …. as it is foreign innovation.
(C) …. as it is vedic heritage.
(D) …. as it is suggested by smritis.
Ans: A
6. In vedic metaphysics even the flowing of water downwards was guided by :
(1) Devata (2) Isvara (3) Brahma (4) R . ta
Ans: 4
7. Consider the following statements with reference to Wittgenstein and mark the correct code :
(i) World is totality of facts and not of things. (ii) World is totally of things and not of facts.
(iii) The meaning of a word lies in its use. (iv) The use of a word lies in its meaning.
Code : (1) Only (i) and (iv) are true (2) Only (ii) and (iv) are true
(3) Only (iii) and (i) are true (4) Only (i), (ii) and (iv) are true
Ans: 3
8. Hetvbhsa according to the Nyya obstructs :
(1) Inference only (2) Karan .a of inference only
(3) Either inference or karan .a of inference (4) Parmarsâ only
Ans: 3
9. Which one of the following statements is in consonance with Gilbert Ryle’s “Ghost in the Machine” ?
(1) The phrase “there occur mental processes” does not mean the same sort of thing as “there occur physical processes”.
(2) The phrase “there occur mental processes” mean same sort of thing as “there occur physical processes.”
(3) Both physical processes and mental processes originate from the same.
(4) Both physical processes and mental processes are created by Ghost in The Machine.
Ans: 1
10. Select the correct sequence of Pa~ncvayavinyya :
(1) Hetu, Pratij~na, Upanaya, Udhara a, Nigamana
(2) Pratij~na, Hetu, Udhara a, Upanaya, Nigamana
(3) Pratij~na, Udhara a, Hetu, Upanaya, Nigamana
(4) Pratij~na, Hetu, Udhara a, Nigamana, Upanaya
Ans: 2
11. We perceive the absence of abda according to the Nyya by the sannikar a known as :
(1) Anupalabdhi (2) Sa yukta Vie a at (3) Samavya (4) Samaveta vie a at
Ans: 4
12. Which one among the following is not the characteristic of a sad-hetu according to Nyya ?
(1) Pak asattva (2) Vipak sattva (3) Parmara (4) Sapak asattva
Ans: 3
13. Which system holds that ka is of two types ; Lokakasa and alokakasa ?
(1) Bauddha (2) Jaina (3) Vaie ika (4) S khya
Ans: 2
14. Consider the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) given below and mark the correct code from the standpoint of Buddhism :
Assertion (A) : A state of pleasure is a state of suffering.
Reason (R) : Sarva du kha duk a
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) does not provides correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true.
(4) (A) and (R) both are false.
Ans: 1
15. Consider the following statements with reference to Bertrand Russell’s ‘The Problems of Philosophy’ and choose the correct code :
(i) Sense data is described as private. (ii) Sense data is interpreted as public objects capable of existing even if unsensed.
(iii) The sensation of hardness ceases to exist if I remove my hand from contact with the table.
Codes :
(1) Only (i) is true (2) Only (i) and (ii) are true
(3) Only (ii) is true (4) Only (i) and (iii) are true
Ans: 4
16. Consider the following statements in the light of Nietzsche’s ‘Will to power’ and choose the correct answer :
(1) Will to live is the basic principle of life.
(2) What humans desire is mere self preservation.
(3) Pleasure is the ultimate principle that men normally desire.
(4) Men willingly sacrifice pleasures and incur suffering for the sake of greater power.
Ans: 4
17. Which one of the following statements are not true with reference to Hegel ?
(1) Dialectical method begins with an abstract universal concept that gives rise to a contradiction, both of which are finally reconciled into one.
(2) Truth is a living logical process.
(3) The dialectical movement is the logical self-unfolding of thoughts.
(4) Reality is a homogenous empirical one.
Ans: 4
18. Which one of the following statements is true with reference to St. Augustine and St. Anselm ?
(1) Both St. Augustine and St. Anselm appealed to authority of the scripture.
(2) St. Anselm appealed to the authority of scriptures where as St. Augustine appealed to the authority of reason.
(3) Both appealed to the necessary reasons for the truths of the faith.
(4) St. Augustine appealed to scripture, whereas St. Anselm appealed to reasons for the truths of the faith.
Ans: 4
19.Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(a) A mediating entity between the pure concepts and the sense perception, something that is pure. (i) The Transcendental Unity of Apperception
(b) The functional unity that manifests itself identically and yet with a difference in each of the categories. (ii) Transcendental Esthetic
(c) The science of the rules of sensibility is called (iii) The transcendental schema
(d) The science of the rules of understanding is called (iv) Transcendental analytic
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i) (2) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i) (4) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
Ans: 4
20. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Consider (A) and (R) and select the correct code in the light of philosophy of St. Augustine.
Assertion (A) : The hierarchy of reality involves degrees of goodness, degrees of being and degrees of unity.
Reason (R) : Pure evil is the polar opposite of God on the hierarchy.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: 3
21. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option : Assertion (A) : Hegel calls God the Idea. Reason (R) : This idea contains within itself the entire logico-dialectical process.
Codes :
(1) (A) and (R) are both true, and (R) provides a correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) and (R) are both true, but (R) does not provides a correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) is an incorrect explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is true and (R) is false and (R) is an incorrect explanation of (A).
Ans: 1
22. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Consider (A) and (R) and select the correct code :
Assertion (A) : Pre-socratic philosophers were Atheists.
Reason (R) : Gods of the pre-socratic philosophers do not interfere with the natural world.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(4) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans: 4
23. Who among the following pre-socratic philosophers believed in the “Unity of opposites” ?
(1) Heraclitus (2) Anaximander (3) Xenophanes (4) Parmenides
Ans: 1
24. Match List – I with List – II in the light of Aristotle’s classification of sciences and choose the correct code :
List – I List – II
(a) Logic (i) Psychology
(b) Theoretical sciences (ii) Politics
(c) Practical sciences (iii) Method of inquiry
(d) Productive sciences (iv) Poetics
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (2) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(3) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (4) (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
Ans: 2
25. Consider the following statements with regard to Plato’s theory of knowledge and mark the correct code from below :
(i) Conjectural knowledge is a kind of sensuous knowledge.
(ii) Source of belief is sense perception.
(iii) Conjucture and belief are grouped under “Opinion”.
(iv) Dialectical knowledge rests on hypothesis.
Code :
(1) Only (i)and (ii)are true.
(2) Only (i)and (iii) are true.
(3) Only (i)(ii) and (iii)are true.
(4) Only (i)and (iv) are true.
Ans: 3
26. The pragmatic test of meaning as “a method of settling metaphysical disputes that otherwise might be interminable” – is proposed by which one of the following philosophers ?
(1) C.S. Pierce (2) William James (3) John Dewey (4) Irving Lewis
Ans: 2
27. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List– I List – II
(i) The identify of indiscernibles (a) Descartes
(ii) Interactionism (b) Spinoza
(iii) Parallelism (c) Berkeley
(iv) Esse est percipi (d) Leibnitz
Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
(2) (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(4) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
Ans: 2
28. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) in Locke’s philosophy and then mark the correct option as given below : Assertion(A)Infants in the womb, according to Locke, have no complicated thought.
Reason (R)Mind is an empty tablet.
Codes :
(1) (A)is false and (R) is true and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A)and (R) are both true and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A)and (R) are both true and (R) does not provides correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A)is true and (R) is false and (R) does not provide correct explanation of (A).
Ans: 2
29. Which one among the following is not a mahavakya ?
(1) Tattvamasi (2) Aha Brahmasmi (3) Sarvamkhalvidam Brahma (4) Ayamatma Brahma
Ans: 3
30. Which one of the following has said ‘Immortality is the consumation of the life process within the ego’ ?
(1) K.C. Bhattacharya (2) Radhakrishnan (3) Vivekananda (4) Iqbal
Ans: 4
31. Match the following Lists and choose the correct code :
List – I (Authors)
List – II (Texts)
(a) Tagore (i) East and West in Religion
(b) J. Krishnamurti (ii) Ideas of a nation
(c) Radhakrishnan (iii) Total freedom
(d) Ambedkar (iv) My Reminiscenses
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(3) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(4) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
Ans: 3
32. Which one of the following maintains that ‘Religion is not a creed or a code but an insight into reality’?
(1) Gandhi (2) Vivekananda (3) Radhakrishnan (4) Tagore
Ans: 3
33. Which type of fallacy is committed by the following inference ? The lake is a substance because it is smoking.
(1) Savyabhic–ara (2) Satpratipaks .a
(3) Svar–up–asiddha (4) ray–asiddha
Ans: 3
34. Consider the following statements in the light of Husserl’s concept of phenomena and mark the correct code :
(i) Phenomena is a substantial unity that has real properties, real parts and real changes.
(ii) Phenomena is no substantial unity, that has no real properties, known no real parts and no real changes.
(iii) Phenomena have no nature, but only essence.
(iv) Phenomena have no essence, but only nature.
Code : (1) Only (i) is true (2) Only (ii) and (iii) are true
(3) Only (i) and (iii) are true (4) Only (ii), (iii) and (iv) are true
Ans: 2
35. Which one of the following statements is true with reference to Heidegger ?
(1) Phenomena are what make up being, while being is always the being of some entity.
(2) Phenomena are beyond being, while being is never the being of some entity.
(3) Phenomena are devoid of being, while being is deprived of entity.
(4) Phenomena and being are one and the same.
Ans: 1
36. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(a) They have foundation in nature and are conformity with the real existent things. (i) Qualities
(b) They have no reality other than in the minds of men and do not claim to be copies of things really existent. (ii) Ideas of modes
(c) the power which objects have to produce definite ideas in us. (iii) Real idea
(d) ideas which do not contain in themselves but are considered as dependencies is substance. (iv) Mixed modes
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(2) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(3) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
(4) (ii) (iv) (iii) (i)
Ans: 2
37. Which one of the following holds the view that Maya is neither good nor bad but it is neutral from both ?
(1) Gandhi (2) Tagore
(3) Vivekananda (4) Sri Aurobindo
Ans: 3
38. Who holds that ‘When you deprive truth of its appearance, it loses the best part of reality’ ?
(1) Sri Aurobindo (2) Iqbal
(3) Gandhi (4) Tagore
Ans: 4
39. ‘A good clockmaker can construct two clocks which will keep such perfect time that they for ever strike the hours at the same moment.’ This position is acceptable to :
(1) Spinoza (2) Leibnitz
(3) Descartes (4) Locke
Ans: 2
40. The concept of categories was advocated by :
(i) Kant
(ii) Kant and Aristotle
(iii) Kant and Locke
(iv) Kant and Berkeley
Select the correct code in the light of above :
(1) (ii) only (2) (i) only
(3) (iv) only (4) (iii) only
Ans: 1
41. The ideas imprinted on the senses by God are called real things according to :
(1) Locke (2) Berkeley
(3) Hume (4) Leibnitz
Ans: 2
42. The correct sequence of triple transformation in evolutionary theory of Sri Aurobindo is :
(1) Psychic, spiritual and supramental
(2) Spiritual, supramental and psychic
(3) Psychic, supramental and spiritual
(4) Spiritual, psychic and supramental
Ans: 1
43. Which one of the following maintains that ‘What is spoken must be in the first instance believed’ ?
(1) Radhakrishnan (2) J. Krishnamurti
(3) K.C. Bhattacharya (4) Iqbal
Ans: 3
44. Select the correct sequence of the four stages of ‘Theoretic consciousness’ according to K.C. Bhattacharya :
(1) Objective, Empirical, Spiritual, Transcendental
(2) Empirical, Spiritual, Objective, Transcendental
(3) Empirical, Objective, Spiritual, Transcendental
(4) Spiritual, Transcendental, Objective, Empirical,
Ans: 3
45. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I (Judgments)
List – II (Categories)
(a) Affirmative (i) Existence – non existence
(b) Assertoric (ii) Limitation
(c) Infinite (iii) Necessity – Contingency
(d) Apodictic (iv) Reality Codes :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
(2) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(3) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(4) (i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
Ans: 3
46. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option as given below :
Assertion (A) : According to Kant Space is an a priori idea.
Reason (R) : The mind possesses power to perceive space and time apriori.
Codes :
(1) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is a correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(3) (A) is true and (R) is false and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
Ans: 1
47. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct code as given below :
List – I (Authors) List – II (Texts)
(a) Tagore (i) The Reign of Religion in Contemporary Philosophy
(b) Gandhi (ii) The Riddle of this World
(c) Sri Aurobindo (iii) The Gardener
(d) Radhakrishnan (iv) My Religion
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(2) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
(3) (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
(4) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
Ans: 2
48. According to Prabhakara Dharma is :
(1) Extrinsic value (2) Intrinsic value (3) Both intrinsic and extrinsic value (4) Pseudo value
Ans: 2
49. “If we see a snake, when infact there is only a rope, although it is an illusion, we should still accept that some kind of snake was there. Otherwise how could we have ever perceived a snake’ ? This explanation of illusion is offered by the :
(1) Vijnnavda Buddhists (2) Dvaitins (3) Advaitins (4) M m sakas
Ans: 2
50. All the following statements are consistent with the Rationalism of Descartes : Except :
(1) There exists ontological dualism of mind and body. (2) Ontological argument is there in favour of existence of God.
(3) Knowledge is constituted of clear and distinct ideas. (4) The test of truth is correspondence.
Ans: 4
51. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option as given below :
Assertion(A)Vyapti is known through Manasapratyaka.
Reason (R)Vyapti is not a quality.
(1) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is a correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is an incorrect explanation of (A).
Ans: 3
52. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(a) Sat Khyati (i) Madhva – Vedanta
(b) Viparita Khyati (ii) Prabhakara Mimamsa
(c) Akhyati (iii) Samkhya
(d) Abhinava anyathakhyati (iv) Kumarila Mimamsa
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) (2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) (4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: 2
53. The word Samsara in Vedanta means :
(1) A state of the world which is anadi but santa. (2) The private life of individuals
(3) Married life and living with children (4) Beginningless cycle of birth and death
Ans: 4
54. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option as given below considering S khya metaphysics. Assertion (A) : All material effects are the modification (Parinama) of Prakrti.
Reason (R) : The effects pre-exist in the eternal Prakrti and come out of it at the time of creation.
Codes : (1) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) and (R) are both true, and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) and (R) are both true, and (R) does not provides correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) does not provide correct explanation of (A).
Ans: 2
Assertion(A)Vyapti is known through Manasapratyaka.
Reason (R)Vyapti is not a quality.
(1) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) is not a correct explanation of (A).
(2) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is a correct explanation of (A).
(3) Both (A) and (R) are false.
(4) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is an incorrect explanation of (A).
Ans: 3
52. Match the List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below :
List – I List – II
(a) Sat Khyati (i) Madhva – Vedanta
(b) Viparita Khyati (ii) Prabhakara Mimamsa
(c) Akhyati (iii) Samkhya
(d) Abhinava anyathakhyati (iv) Kumarila Mimamsa
Codes : (a) (b) (c) (d)
(1) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i) (2) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(3) (ii) (i) (iv) (iii) (4) (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Ans: 2
53. The word Samsara in Vedanta means :
(1) A state of the world which is anadi but santa. (2) The private life of individuals
(3) Married life and living with children (4) Beginningless cycle of birth and death
Ans: 4
54. Consider given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and then mark the correct option as given below considering S khya metaphysics. Assertion (A) : All material effects are the modification (Parinama) of Prakrti.
Reason (R) : The effects pre-exist in the eternal Prakrti and come out of it at the time of creation.
Codes : (1) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(2) (A) and (R) are both true, and (R) provides correct explanation of (A).
(3) (A) and (R) are both true, and (R) does not provides correct explanation of (A).
(4) (A) is false and (R) is true and (R) does not provide correct explanation of (A).
Ans: 2