Gupta and Post-Gupta Period (Part-III)

Total Questions: 40

21. Which of the following is the Nastika school of thought ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (d) Bauddha
Solution:Bauddha are consdered Nastika school as they don't take the vedas as valid source of knowledge. Buddhism has a massive impact on Indian philosophy and culture. Due to the constant dialogue and debate between these non-vedic schools and other schools, Indian Philosophy got developed.

22. Which is called Lokayata Darshan ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (c) Charvaka
Solution:Charvaka philosophy is also known as Lokayata Darshan. It is an Indian materialistic philosophy which gives prominence to materialistic things and pleasures.

23. The Founder of Advait Philosophy is - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Sankaracharya
Solution:The principal exponent of the Advaita Vedanta interpretation was Ado Shankaracharya, who systematized the works of preceding philosophers.

24. Samkara's philosophy is called as [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) Non-dualism
Solution:Non-dualism philosophy is amptly described in Samkara's philosophy of Advaita Vedanta. It belives that Brahman is the one and only reality and everything else is mere illusion. Through knowledge of the identity of Atman (Soul) and Brahman one can attain Mukti (Salvation).

25. Who is called 'Crypto-Buddhist'? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) Shamkara
Solution:Shamkara or Adi Shankaracharya was propounder of Advaita philosophy in Hinduism. He included many Buddhist concepts in his philosophy due to which he is also known as Crypto-Buddhist.

26. By which of the following according to Advaita Vedanta, Mukti can be obtained ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (a) Gyana
Solution:According to Advaita Vedanta, the Mukti (liberation) can be obtained by knowledge. It centers around knowledge and believe correct understanding, provide knowledge of the identity of Atman (Soul) and Brahman which results in Mukti (liberation).

27. Who was the founder of Visistadvaita Siddhanta ? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021, I.A.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Ramanujacharya
Solution:Visistadvaita is one of the main branches of Vedanta. It is a Sanskrit term which means "non-dualism with differentiation" Vaishnavite Saint Ramanujacharya (C. 1017- 1137) is widely credited with spreading the philosophy of Vishishtadvaitavad.

28. Who among the following is not related to the Philosophy of Vedanta ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (b) Abhinav Gupta
Solution:Abhinav Gupta is not related to the philosophy of Vedanta The thesis of Vedanta philosophy has an enormous impact on Hindu thought and culture Shankaracharya (8ᵗʰ century), Ramanuja (11ᵗʰ century) and Madhava (13ᵗʰ century) were the giant scholars of Vedantic School, who gave varying interpretations of Vedanta philosophy.

29. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [I.A.S. (Pre) 1995]

List-I (Eras)List-II (Reckoned from)
A. Vikrama era1. 3102 B.C.
B. Saka era2. 320 A.D.
C. Gupta era3. 78 A.D.
D. Kali era4. 58 B.C.
5. 248 A.D.

Code :

ABCD
(a)2451
(b)1324
(c)4523
(d)4321

 

Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:Vikramaditya started Vikram era in 57 or 58 B.C. on the occasion of his victory over Saka. The Saka era was started by Kanishka in 78 A.D. The Gupta era was started by Chandragupta-I in 319 A.D. In this question it is matched with 320 A.D., which is nearest to it. Kali era is assumed to have been started in 3102 B.C.

30. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

1. Vikram Samvat began in 58 BC.
2. Saka Samvat began in 78 AD.
3. Gupta era began in 319 AD.
4. The era of Muslim rule in India began in 1192 AD.
Code :

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Solution:Vikram Samvat was launched in 57 or 58 BC, and Saka Samvat in 78 AD. Though Gupta dynasty was founded by Srigupta, however, the reign of Chandragupta-I is considered as the beginning of Gupta empire.

Although, Muhammad Bın Qasim annexed Sindh region in the early 8 century, but the period of Muslim rule in India began in 1192 AD after the victory of Ghori in the battle of Tarain. Thus all statements mentioned in the question are correct.