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IKS Assessment Answers Corrected

The document contains the answer key for the 1st Internal Assessment on the Indian Knowledge System, covering topics such as Vedic texts, philosophy, linguistics, and mathematics. Key concepts include the significance of Vedas, the philosophy of Vedanta, the role of Sanskrit grammar, and contributions to mathematics like the concept of zero. It highlights important figures such as Patanjali, Panini, and Brahmagupta in the context of traditional Indian knowledge.

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IKS Assessment Answers Corrected

The document contains the answer key for the 1st Internal Assessment on the Indian Knowledge System, covering topics such as Vedic texts, philosophy, linguistics, and mathematics. Key concepts include the significance of Vedas, the philosophy of Vedanta, the role of Sanskrit grammar, and contributions to mathematics like the concept of zero. It highlights important figures such as Patanjali, Panini, and Brahmagupta in the context of traditional Indian knowledge.

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Indian Knowledge System - 1st Internal Assessment (Answer Key)

1. What does the term "Indian Knowledge System" (IKS) primarily refer to?

Answer: b) The traditional knowledge systems that originated in India

2. Which of the following is a key feature of the Vedic corpus?

Answer: c) Religious rituals and hymns

3. The term 'Veda' in the Vedic corpus means:

Answer: c) Wisdom, knowledge, and understanding

4. Which of the following is NOT part of the Vedic corpus?

Answer: c) Tantras

5. Which Veda deals primarily with sacrificial rituals?

Answer: b) Yajurveda

6. What does the philosophy of Vedanta primarily focus on?

Answer: b) The nature of the ultimate reality

7. The Sankhya school of philosophy is best known for:

Answer: a) Its dualism of matter and consciousness

8. Who is credited with the foundation of the Yoga school of philosophy?

Answer: b) Patanjali

9. The primary goal of the Indian system of logic (Nyaya) is to:


Answer: d) Understand the relationship between perception and reality

10. Which of the following is NOT considered a part of traditional Indian knowledge?

Answer: c) English literature

11. What does the term "Samsara" refer to in Indian philosophy?

Answer: b) The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

12. What is the significance of "Mantras" in Indian knowledge systems?

Answer: b) They are hymns for recitation to invoke spiritual benefits

13. The core philosophy of the Vedanta school is based on:

Answer: b) Non-duality (Advaita)

14. The Indian knowledge systems place a high value on:

Answer: c) Integration of intellectual, spiritual, and physical practices

15. Which of the following is a central concern of the Indian philosophy of Karma?

Answer: b) The ethical quality of actions

16. In the Indian knowledge tradition, Vastu Shastra is concerned with:

Answer: b) Architectural design and construction principles

17. What is the traditional Indian system of linguistics that deals with the phonetics and grammar of

Sanskrit?

Answer: a) Vyakarana
18. Who is considered the father of Sanskrit grammar in India?

Answer: b) Panini

19. The Sanskrit text Ashtadhyayi deals with:

Answer: c) Grammar

20. The study of language in traditional Indian knowledge systems is referred to as:

Answer: b) Shastra

21. Which ancient Indian text is known for its contribution to the concept of zero and the decimal

system?

Answer: b) Brahmasphutasiddhanta

22. The concept of zero in mathematics was first documented by:

Answer: b) Brahmagupta

23. Who is considered the author of the first systematic treatise on algebra in India?

Answer: c) Brahmagupta

24. The Indian numeral system influenced which of the following civilizations?

Answer: d) The Arabs

25. In traditional Indian mathematics, the concept of Trigonometry was developed by:

Answer: b) Bhaskara

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