2019
(November)
PHILOSOPHY
(General)
Course: 101
(Indian Philosophy-I)
Full Marks: 80
Pass Marks: 32/24
Time: 3 hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions
1. Choose the correct answer: 1x8=8
a) Samkhya is Vedic/non-Vedic school of Indian Philosophy.
b) Indian Philosophy is/is not dogmatic.
c) According to Carvaka, the world is composed of four/five elements.
d) Vaisesika admits seven/nine kinds of substance.
e) Goutama/Kanada is the founder of Nyaya philosophy.
f) Vaisesika philosophy accepts seven/six Padarthas.
g) Jaina/Buddha philosophy supports Syadvada.
h) Buddha’s theory regarding Self is known as Anatmavada/Nirvana.
2. Write short notes on (any four): 4x4=16
a) Law of Karma in Indian Philosophy.
b) Perception in Buddhism.
c) Arthapatti.
d) Carvaka Ethics.
e) Anityavada in Buddha Philosophy.
3. “Pessimism in Indian Philosophy is initial, not final.” Discuss. 12
Or
Discuss the chief characteristics of Indian Philosophy. 12
4. Explain and examine the arguments advanced by Carvaka against inference as valid sources of knowledge. 11
Or
Discuss in detail the Jaina Saptabhangi Naya. 11
5. Discuss difference types of extra-ordinary perception with illustration from Nyaya perspective. 11
Or
Explain briefly the nature of intellect and intuition after Radhakrsnan. 11
6. What is Dravya according to Vaisesika philosophy? Explain its different kinds. 2+9=11
Or
Explain Carvaka metaphysics. 11
7. Explain and examine Jaina Anekantavada. 11
Or
Discuss the no-Soul theory of Buddha philosophy. 11
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