Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
1. Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) primarily focus on:
a) Western scientific principles
b) Traditional knowledge systems and practices passed down through generations
c) Only modern scientific techniques
d) Mathematical theories of the West
Answer: b) Traditional knowledge systems and practices passed down through generations
2. Indian Knowledge Systems are essential for preserving:
a) Scientific progress
b) Cultural heritage and sustainable practices
c) Only religious texts
d) Globalization
Answer: b) Cultural heritage and sustainable practices
3. Which of the following is an example of Indian Knowledge Systems?
a) Yoga and Ayurveda
b) European philosophy
c) The scientific method
d) Industrial production
Answer: a) Yoga and Ayurveda
4. The primary aim of Indian Knowledge Systems is to:
a) Focus only on material progress
b) Provide practical solutions based on ancient knowledge and wisdom
c) Focus only on spiritual practices
d) Reject any foreign influences
Answer: b) Provide practical solutions based on ancient knowledge and wisdom
5. The Vedic corpus is considered to be the oldest body of texts in which religion?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Jainism
d) Christianity
Answer: b) Hinduism
6. Which of the following is NOT a Vedic text?
a) Rigveda
b) Upanishads
c) Mahabharata
d) Yajurveda
Answer: c) Mahabharata
7. Which Veda contains hymns and praises to various deities?
a) Yajurveda
b) Rigveda
c) Atharvaveda
d) Samaveda
Answer: b) Rigveda
8. What is considered the main form of Indian knowledge in its verbal form?
a) Upanishads
b) Puranas
c) Vedas
d) Shastras
Answer: c) Vedas
9. How many main Vedas are there?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Six
Answer: c) Four
10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a component needed to understand the
Vedas?
a) Shiksha
b) Kalpa
c) Tantra
d) Jyotisha
Answer: c) Tantra
11. Which of the following statements about Indian philosophical schools is most accurate?
a) All six astika philosophies reject Vedic authority
b) Charvaka, Jain, and Buddhist philosophies are considered astika
c) MimamsaShastra primarily focuses on refuting arguments
d) Vedanta encompasses diverse theories explaining concepts like soul, world, and God
Answer: d) Vedanta encompasses diverse theories explaining concepts like soul, world, and God
12. The Upanishads are primarily associated with which Vedic text?
a) Atharvaveda
b) Yajurveda
c) Rigveda
d) The Vedanta
Answer: d) The Vedanta
13. Which of the following Vedic texts is considered the 'Veda of rituals'?
a) Yajurveda
b) Rigveda
c) Samaveda
d) Atharvaveda
Answer: a) Yajurveda
14. The main focus of Sankhya philosophy is:
a) The nature of the soul and its liberation
b) Logical reasoning and debate
c) The existence of one supreme god
d) The analysis of the material world through the concept of Purusha and Prakriti
Answer: d) The analysis of the material world through the concept of Purusha and Prakriti
15. The ultimate goal in the philosophy of Vedanta is:
a) The acquisition of material wealth
b) The realization of one's unity with Brahman
c) The defeat of one's enemies
d) The creation of more philosophical schools
Answer: b) The realization of one's unity with Brahman
16. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Nyaya school of Indian
philosophy?
a) Focus on yoga and meditation
b) Emphasis on logic and reasoning
c) Belief in a formless god
d) Emphasis on emotional expression
Answer: b) Emphasis on logic and reasoning
17. The concept of 'Karma' in Indian philosophy primarily refers to:
a) The universal soul
b) Actions that lead to future consequences
c) The nature of ultimate reality
d) The power of divine beings
Answer: b) Actions that lead to future consequences
18. The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical dialogue between:
a) Buddha and his disciples
b) Arjuna and Krishna
c) Shankaracharya and his followers
d) King Janaka and Ashtavakra
Answer: b) Arjuna and Krishna
19. Indian Knowledge Systems have contributed to:
a) Western technological advancements
b) Sustainable agriculture practices and environmental care
c) Political governance systems in Europe
d) Industrial growth in Asia
Answer: b) Sustainable agriculture practices and environmental care
20. The importance of preserving Indian Knowledge Systems lies in:
a) Proving superiority over Western systems
b) The practical, age-old wisdom for contemporary challenges
c) Teaching only traditional forms of knowledge
d) Emphasizing materialism over spirituality
Answer: b) The practical, age-old wisdom for contemporary challenges
21. Which of the following is a characteristic of Indian Knowledge Systems?
a) Focus on personal material growth
b) Emphasis on holistic development of mind, body, and environment
c) Rejection of all scientific progress
d) Exclusivity to religious practices
Answer: b) Emphasis on holistic development of mind, body, and environment
22. How many shlokas does the Mahabharata contain?
a) 24,000
b) 50,000
c) 75,000
d) 100,000
Answer: d) 100,000
23. Which of the following is NOT one of the six astika (orthodox) philosophies?
a) Sankhya
b) Yoga
c) Charvaka
d) Nyaya
Answer: c) Charvaka
24. What is the primary purpose of NyayaShastra?
a) Understanding Vedic sentences
b) Describing the nature of deities
c) Refuting arguments and establishing truth
d) Explaining soul and world
Answer: c) Refuting arguments and establishing truth
25. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a part of Tantra-Agama?
a) Shaivagama
b) Shaktagama
c) Vaishnavagama
d) Buddhagama
Answer: d) Buddhagama
26. How many main Puranas are mentioned in the text?
a) 6
b) 12
c) 18
d) 24
Answer: c) 18
27. Which branch of Indian literature includes both predictive and mathematical aspects?
a) Ayurveda
b) Jyotisha Shastra
c) Dharma Shastra
d) Mimamsa Shastra
Answer: b) Jyotisha Shastra
28. Which of the following combinations correctly matches the components of Indian literature with
their primary functions or characteristics?
I. Shiksha - Sound and word knowledge of Vedas
II. Grihya-sutras - Expansion of Vedic mantras
III. Dharma-sutras - Rules and prohibitions according to Vedic dharma
IV. Jyotisha - Only predictive aspects of astrology
V. Ayurveda - Both ancient and modern medical principles
a) I, II, and III only
b) I, III, and V only
c) II, III, and IV only
d) I, III, IV, and V only
Answer: b) I, III, and V only
29. Which of the following best distinguishes traditional knowledge from indigenous
knowledge?
a) Traditional knowledge is universal, while indigenous knowledge is specific to a
particular community
b) Traditional knowledge is purely religious, while indigenous knowledge is scientific
c) Indigenous knowledge rejects all modern technology
d) There is no difference between them
Answer: a) Traditional knowledge is universal, while indigenous knowledge is specific to a
particular community
30. Indigenous knowledge is often passed down through:
a) Formal educational institutions
b) Written books and research papers
c) Oral traditions, customs, and practices
d) Scientific journals
Answer: c) Oral traditions, customs, and practices
31. Which of the following is NOT an example of indigenous knowledge?
a) The sustainable farming techniques of indigenous communities
b) Knowledge about the local ecosystem and plant life
c) Modern scientific research published in journals
d) Traditional medicinal practices based on local herbs
Answer: c) Modern scientific research published in journals
32. What is the total number of mantras in Samaveda according to the text?
a) 650
b) 1225
c) 1875
d) 5987
Answer: c) 1875
33. Which Veda is described as an encyclopedia of knowledge encompassing Vedic-era civilization,
culture, knowledge, and science?
a) Rigveda
b) Yajurveda
c) Samaveda
d) Atharvaveda
Answer: d) Atharvaveda
34. How many types of Vedangas are there?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Eight
Answer: c) Six
35. Which Vedanga is considered the "mouth of the Veda Purusha"?
a) Shiksha
b) Vyakarana
c) Nirukta
d) Chhanda
Answer: b) Vyakarana
36. How many types of Kalpa are mentioned in the text?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: c) Four
37. .According to the text, how many Puranas are there?
a) 12
b) 16
c) 18
d) 24
Answer: c) 18
38. Who is credited with composing the Puranas?
a) Yaska Acharya
b) Maharishi Vyasa
c) Maharishi Gautama
d) Rishi Jaimini
Answer: b) Maharishi Vyasa
39. Which philosophy is divided into Purva and Uttara?
a) Nyaya
b) Mimamsa
c) Vedanta
d) Sankhya
Answer: b) Mimamsa
40. What is the primary aim of Indian Vedic culture according to the text?
a) To expound the dharma
b) To teach rituals
c) To explain creation
d) To promote astrology
Answer: a) To expound dharma
41. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Dharmashastra in the text?
a) Manu Smriti
b) YajnavalkyaSmriti
c) HaritaSmriti
d) Bhagavad Gita
Answer: d) Bhagavad Gita
42. According to Shukraniti, of which Veda is Dhanurveda an Upaveda?
a) Rigveda
b) Yajurveda
c) Samaveda
d) Atharvaveda
Answer: c) Samaveda
43. Who is considered the founder of Vastu in North India?
a) Mayan
b) Vishwakarma
c) Kautilya
d) Bharatamuni
Answer: b) Vishwakarma
44. Which Vedanga is described as the "eyes of the Veda Purusha"?
a) Shiksha
b) Kalpa
c) Nirukta
d) Jyotisha
Answer: d) Jyotisha
45. Traditional knowledge systems emphasize:
a) Universal truths applicable to all cultures
b) Spirituality, harmony with nature, and sustainability
c) Immediate, short-term practical benefits
d) Strict adherence to written documentation
Answer: b) Spirituality, harmony with nature, and sustainability
46. Western knowledge systems are often characterized by:
a) A focus on empirical evidence and rational thinking
b) Mysticism and spiritual practices
c) Strong emphasis on oral transmission
d) A rejection of scientific methods
Answer: a) A focus on empirical evidence and rational thinking
47. In contrast to traditional knowledge, Western knowledge often:
a) Focuses on practical solutions based on historical practices
b) Relies more on abstract reasoning and experimentation
c) Prioritizes harmony with nature
d) Ignores technological advances
Answer: b) Relies more on abstract reasoning and experimentation
48. Which of the following is a characteristic of traditional knowledge systems?
a) They focus solely on abstract theories and ideas
b) They involve a hands-on, experiential learning approach
c) They reject technological advances
d) They emphasize theoretical knowledge over practical application
Answer: b) They involve a hands-on, experiential learning approach
49. Which of the following is a potential benefit of integrating traditional knowledge with
modern Western knowledge?
a) The ability to blend sustainable practices with technological advancements
b) The creation of only traditional knowledge without any scientific basis
c) Rejecting scientific methods entirely
d) Dismissing the importance of indigenous practices
Answer: a) The ability to blend sustainable practices with technological advancements
50. One of the major challenges in the modern world that IKS can address is:
a) The depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation
b) The increasing influence of Western philosophies
c) The development of digital technologies
d) The promotion of global consumerism
Answer: a) The depletion of natural resources and environmental degradation
51. IKS has been instrumental in promoting:
a) Industrial revolution-style manufacturing techniques
b) Holistic approaches to healthcare such as Ayurveda and Yoga
c) Unquestioned adoption of Western educational practices
d) Complete reliance on digital technologies
Answer: b) Holistic approaches to healthcare such as Ayurveda and Yoga
52. The concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' in Indian philosophy refers to:
a) The belief in one universal soul
b) The idea that the entire world is one family
c) The importance of family and community in individual life
d) The rejection of modern technological progress
Answer: b) The idea that the entire world is one family
53. Which of the following is an example of IKS integration with modern science?
a) The application of Ayurveda in treating modern health conditions
b) The rejection of all modern scientific techniques
c) The use of only traditional farming methods without technological aid
d) Complete reliance on Western medical practices
Answer: a) The application of Ayurveda in treating modern health conditions
54. Indian Knowledge Systems are increasingly seen as valuable for:
a) Their ability to offer practical solutions for contemporary challenges
b) Their rejection of Western thought and methodologies
c) Their focus on material progress without regard to sustainability
d) Their exclusive focus on religious texts and practices
Answer: a) Their ability to offer practical solutions for contemporary challenges
55. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the five special characteristics of Puranas?
a) Description of creation process
b) Description of four types of destructions
c) Description of 14 Manvantaras
d) Description of philosophical debates
Answer: d) Description of philosophical debates
56. In Ayurveda, who are considered the original teachers of this science?
a) Indra and Dhanvantari
b) Chyavana and Janaka
c) The Ashvini Kumars
d) Sushruta and Charaka
Answer: c) TheAshvini Kumars
57. What is the primary characteristic of oral tradition or oral culture?
a) It transmits knowledge through written texts
b) It passes knowledge from one generation to another orally
c) It is limited to a specific time period
d) It is attributed to a single person's knowledge
Answer: b) It passes knowledge from one generation to another orally
58. Which texts in Indian literature are considered the most ancient and are called Shruti texts?
a) Puranas
b) Vedas
c) Upanishads
d) Epics
Answer: b) Vedas
59. What does "Shruti" mean in the context of Vedic texts?
a) That which is written
b) That which is seen
c) That which is heard
d) That which is memorized
Answer: c) That which is heard
60. How many arts are mentioned in Indian culture?
a) 16
b) 32
c) 64
d) 108
Answer: c) 64
