Religion & Philosophy PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q15Religion & Philosophy

   Among the four main forms of existence of life recognized in Jainism, which one of the following is not included ?

   aDeva (gods)bYaksha (demi-gods)cManushya (humans)dTiryancha (animals and plants)
2. Prelims 2023Q47Religion & Philosophy

   "Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

   aBuddhismbJainismcShaivismdVaishnavism
3. Prelims 2022Q56Religion & Philosophy

   With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs :

   Historical person : Known as

   1.Aryadeva — Jaina scholar

   2.Dignaga — Buddhist scholar

   3.Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar

   How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?

   aNone of the pairsbOnly one paircOnly two pairsdAll three pairs
4. Prelims 2022Q95Religion & Philosophy

   The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?

   aThe best means of salvation was devotion.bVedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.cLogical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.dSalvation was to be obtained through meditation.
5. Prelims 2020Q31Religion & Philosophy

   With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term ‘paramitas’ ?

   aThe earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) stylebPhilosophical schools that did not accept the authority of VedascPerfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva pathdPowerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
6. Prelims 2018Q71Religion & Philosophy

   With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

   aBuddhismbJainismcVaishnavismdShaivism
7. Prelims 2018Q74Religion & Philosophy

   With reference to Indian history, who among the following is a future Buddha, yet to come to save the world ?

   aAvalokiteshvarabLokesvaracMaitreyadPadmapani
8. Prelims 2014Q47Religion & Philosophy

   Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

   aMimamsa and VedantabNyaya and VaisheshikacLokayata and KapalikadSankhya and Yoga
9. Prelims 2013Q37Religion & Philosophy

   Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

   aThe extinction of the flame of desirebThe complete annihilation of selfcA state of bliss and restdA mental stage beyond all comprehension
10. Prelims 2013Q47Religion & Philosophy

    Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

    1.The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.

    2.Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul.

    3.Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
11. Prelims 2013Q58Religion & Philosophy

    With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school :

    1.Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.

    2.Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
12. Prelims 2011Q77Religion & Philosophy

    The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by

    aUniversal LawbUniversal TruthcUniversal FaithdUniversal Soul
13. Prelims 2009Q57Religion & Philosophy

    Anekāntavāda is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following?

    aBuddhismbJainismcSikhismdVaishnavism
14. Prelims 1997Q73Religion & Philosophy

    The famous dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama is mentioned in the

    aChandogyopanishadbMundakopanishadcKathopanishaddKenopanishad
15. Prelims 1996Q18Religion & Philosophy

    According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (Yugas) is

    aDvapara, Krita, Treta and KalibKrita, Dvapara, Treta and KalicKrita, Treta, Dvapara and KalidTreta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita
16. Prelims 1996Q25Religion & Philosophy

    Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasis?

    aJagannath temple, PuribPasupatinath temple, KathmanducKandariya Mahadeva temple, KhajurahodChausanth Yogini temple, Bheraghat
17. Prelims 1995Q42Religion & Philosophy

    According to the Mimamsa system of philosophy, liberation is possible by means of

    aJnanabBhakticYogadKarma