Dibrugarh University Arts Question Papers: PHILOSOPHY (Indian Philosophy - II)' (November) - 2013

[BA 3rd Sem Question Papers, Dibrugarh University, 2013, Philosophy, General, Indian Philosophy - II]

2013 (November)
PHILOSOPHY (General)
Course: 301
(Indian Philosophy - II)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions


1. Find out the correct answer: 1x8=8
  1. According to Samkhya philosophy the Ultimate Reality of the World is two/four.
  2. Sankaracharyya believes in Concrete/Abstract Monism.
  3. Ramanuja believes in Brahmaparinamavada/ Prakrtiparinamavada.
  4. Veda is described as Pauruseya/Apauruseya.
  5. Veda is divided into four/six kinds.
  6. There are three/four Noble Truths in Bauddha Philosophy.
  7. According to caste, Vedic society is divided into two/four kinds.
  8. Buddha is primarily an ethical teacher/a metaphysician.
2. Write short notes on: 4x4=16
  1. Sankaracharyya’s Nirguna Brahman.
  2. Gita’s Niskama Karma.
  3. Samkhya Philosophy’s ‘Guna’.
  4. Fourth Noble Truth of Bauddha Philosophy.
3. What is Purusa? How does Samkhya Philosophy prove the existence of Purusa? 3+8=11
Or
What is Yoga? Explain the Eight-fold Path of Yoga philosophy. 11
4. Discuss Sankaracharyya’s Doctrine of Mayavada. 11
Or
Explain briefly Ramanuja’s view on the relation of Brahman with the World. 11
5. Give a brief description about the concept of ‘Dharma’ as depicted in the Vedas. 11
Or
Explain Varnasrama system of Vedic ethics. 11
6. What is the cause of sufferings according to Bauddha philosophy? Discuss in this connection about the Second Noble Truth of Buddha. 3+9=12
Or
How many kinds of ‘Vrata’ according to Jaina philosophy? Discuss briefly about them. 2+10=12
7. Give a brief explanation of Gita’s ethics. 12
Or
Discuss briefly Gandhiji’s concept of Ahimsa. 12


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