UGC NET Paper 1 — Philosophy
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Arrange the following sheaths of personality from lower order to higher order: A. Anandmaya Kosh (Blissful Sheath) B. Pranmaya Kosh (Vital Sheath) C. Annamay Kosh (Physical Sheath)...
Match List-I with List-II List-I (Pramana) A. Yogaja Pratyaksha B. Kevalgyan C. Kevala Pratyaksha D. Aparokshanubhuti List-II (Accepted by) I. Vedanti II. Charvaka III. Jain IV. Ny...
Which of the following are true? A. According to Nyaya, the knowledge of absence is acquired through Anupalabdhi Pramana. B. Nyaya distinguishes between Laukika and Alaukika Pratya...
Which of the following statements are true? A. According to Charvaka, perception is the only valid means of knowledge. B. According to Charvaka, verbal testimony is the only valid...
Which of the following are TRUE: A. For the Cārvāka, patyakşa is the only pramāņa. B. For the Cārvāka, śabda is the only pramāņa. C. For the Cārvāka, anumāna is not a pramāņa. D. F...
निम्नलिखित में से कौन ब्राह्मणी शास्त्रीय परंपरा के अनुसार मुख्यतः न्यायशास्त्र के विषय से संबंधित है?
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“A university student is never seen writing or studying during the day, but she always submits her assigned work on time. Therefore, it can be concluded that she must be studying a...
According to the classical Indian school of logic, which of the following instruments of knowledge is defined as the knowledge of the relation between a word and its denotation and...
हमें निम्न में से किसके संरक्षण की आवश्यकता है?
बच्चे की शिक्षा हेतु विद्यालय के चयन को निम्न में से क्या माना जाएगा?
इस गद्यांश का सर्वाधिक उपयुक्त शीर्षक निम्न में से क्या होगा?
The semiotic study of Charles Pierce is _________ in its approach:
Which of the following approaches to the study of reality suggests that only knowledge gained through experience and the senses is acceptable ?
Which of the following approaches to the study of reality suggests that only knowledge gained through experience and the senses is acceptable?
Which of the following statements are true regarding the word 'God'? A. It is meaningless B. it is meaningful C. The word God has no intension that could be its meaning. D. In case...
Match List I with List - II. List - I (Forms of Non-existence) (A) Anyonyābhāva (B) Atyantābhāva (C) Prāgabhava (D) Pradhvamsābhava List - II (Representation) (I) Hare's horn (II)...
Which of the following is incorrect claim in the context of Vyapti?
As per classical Indian School of Logic (Nyāya), verbal testimony (śabda pramāna) includes : (A) Only injunctive sentences (B) Words of a scripture (C) Words of any teacher (D) Wor...
Among the following which is correct in the context of Śabda Pramāņa ?
According to classical Indian Philosophy the source of knowledge based on cognition of an object, similar to another one which is already known to the cognizer is known as:
In the context of sentence meaning relationship which of the following refers to 'Expectancy'
In Buddhist thought, self-reflexivity, is built into the process of : (1) Power relations (2) Religious change (3) Verbal communication (4) Politicisation
Match List - I with List - II. List - I (Author) (A) Gotama (B) Patanjali (C) Kautilya (D) Kanād List - II (Ancient Text) (I) Vaiśeşika sutras (II) Nyāya sutra (III) Yoga sutra (IV...
Which of the following Indian School of Philosophy rejects the Vedic Authority?
Which of the following Indian School of Philosophy does NOT reject Vedic Authority?
From the communication viewpoint, Adi Shankara's philosophical concept provides primacy to
बौद्ध लोग संप्रेषण का प्रयोग निम्नलिखित परिघटनाओं को मुख्य रूप से दर्शाने के लिए करते हैं : (A) मानव सोपानिकी (B) नश्वरता (C) मानव दुःखभोग (D) गैर-आत्म (E) सामाजिक दूरी नीचे दिए गए...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The Buddhists argue that reality should be understood as a linguistic construct. Statement II: In today's context, we can say that real...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: For Derrida, the meaning of a signifier in communication will always be different in its meaning at the point of consumption from the p...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Classical Indian Logicians (Naiyāyikas) give a psychological account of Inferential cognition. Statement II: According to Naiyāyikas th...
"We become builders by building and we become just by doing what is just" In the light of this statement what can not be asserted?
To find my way about in a village I ask a resident for guidance. Which of the following instruments of knowledge is used according to classical Indian school of Logic (Nyaya)
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The Hindu perspective on communication is based on the theory that reality is indivisible. Statement II: According to the ancient Hindu...
Match List I with List II LIST I (Scholar) | LIST II (Specialization/Concept) A. Bharatha | I. Grammar B. Bharthrahari | II. Sadharanikaran C. Bhattanayaka | III. Rasa theory D. Pa...
The notion of categorical imperatives is a
An analysis of the subject's life for meaning has the focus of
Given below are two statements Statement I: Positivism Says that Sciences need not be free from Speculative and metaphysical approaches Statement II: Positivism is Suitable for nat...
Which of the following pramanas are accepted as valid by the Naiyayikas?
Given below are two statements: Statement I: The Nyaya system does not accept Arthāpatti as an independent source of valid knowledge. Statement II: The Nyaya system reduces Arthāpa...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: According to Nyaya philosophy an argument does not proceed on the issues that are well established. Statement II: According to Nyāya ph...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Classical Indian Logicians (Naiyāyikas) recommend the use of the negative modal or counter-factual conditional (tarka) to fortify or co...
Any object if thrown upwards starts to come downward after reaching a particular height. Therefore there must be some force that must be pulling that object towards the Earth's sur...
Which of the following is the name of the founder of Classical Indian School of Logic?
Given below are two statements : Statement I: Values are an enduring belief about the way things should be done or about the ends we desire Statement II: The values we form are inf...
"Dukh Samyogviyogam Yoga Sanjhitam", this definition of Yoga is mentioned in which chapter and which Shloka of Bhagavad Gita?
Match List I with List II List I Ethical concepts A. Categorical imperatives B. Utilitarianism C. Golden mean D. Theory of justice List II Source I. Aristotle II. John Rawl III. Im...
Given below are two statements: Statement I: According to Nyaya philosophy an argument proceeds only on those issues that are completely unknown. Statement II: According to Nyaya p...
With reference to Nyaya philosophy, which of the following statements is true?
With reference to Nyāya philosophy. which of the following statements is true?