K.S.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT,
BANGALORE - 560109
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS
SESSION: 2024-2025 (EVEN SEMESTER)
Question Bank -I
Semester : VI
Branch : CS & BS
Course Title : Indian Knowledge System
BIKS609
1. What does IKS stand for?
a) Indian Knowledge Society
b) Indian Knowledge Systems
c) International Knowledge Society
d) Indigenous Knowledge Services
2. How many principal Upanishads are there, which are considered the most
important and influential?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 18
d) 20
3. Which of the following is NOT part of the Vedic Corpus?
a) Rigveda
b) Mahabharata
c) Samaveda
d) Yajurveda
4. How many Vedangas are there in ancient knowledge?
a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
5. Which Veda is associated with melodies and chants?
a) Rigveda
b) Yajurveda
c) Samaveda
d) Atharvaveda
6. What is the primary focus of the Upanishads?
a) Rituals and sacrifices
b) Philosophical inquiry
c) Historical events
d) Political governance
7. Yoga has how many steps in its process?
a) 4
b) 6
c) 8
d) 10
8. What is the literal meaning of the term "Veda"?
a) Wisdom
b) Knowledge
c) Ritual
d) Scripture
9. “Caturdasa” in Sanskrit means:
a) Twelve
b) Fourteen
c) Sixteen
d) Eighteen
10.Which of the following is NOT a part of the Vedangas?
a) Vyakarana (Grammar)
b) Jyotisha (Astronomy)
c) Ayurveda (Medicine)
d) Nirukta (Etymology)
11.In Western knowledge, growth is more important in:
a) Preserving tradition
b) Scientific discovery and technological advancement
c) Spiritual enlightenment
d) Cultural practices
12.Which of the following is a key concept in Indian philosophy?
a) Dharma
b) Karma
c) Moksha
d) All of the above
13.Which of the following deals with the correct pronunciation of Vedic texts?
a) Vyakaran
b) Nirukta
c) Shiksha
d) Kalpa
14.What is the primary goal of Indian Knowledge Systems?
a) Material prosperity
b) Spiritual liberation (Moksha)
c) Political power
d) Technological advancement
15.A specific body of knowledge, practice, and tools and techniques created to
preserve the Vedas are called:
a) Tantra
b) Vedanga
c) Upanishads
d) Brahmanas
16.Which of the following is a characteristic of IKS?
a) Oral transmission
b) Written documentation
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
17.What is the significance of the Guru-Shishya tradition in IKS?
a) It emphasizes formal education
b) It focuses on experiential learning and mentorship
c) It promotes self-learning
d) It is irrelevant to IKS
18.Bhrigu developed a deep understanding that bliss (Ananda) is Brahman in:
a) Chandogya Upanishad
b) Taittiriya Upanishad
c) Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
d) Katha Upanishad
19.The Samkhya and Yoga schools of philosophy deal with:
a) Atman and Brahman
b) Prakriti and Purusha
c) Dharma and Karma
d) Shakti and Shiva
20.Which of the following is an example of traditional Indian knowledge?
a) Ayurveda
b) Quantum physics
c) Cartesian logic
d) None of the above
21.Which Veda was a later addition to the original set of 3 Vedas?
a) Sama Veda
b) Yajur Veda
c) Rig Veda
d) Atharva Veda
22.What is the primary difference between traditional knowledge and indigenous
knowledge?
a) Traditional knowledge is written, while indigenous knowledge is oral
b) Traditional knowledge is global, while indigenous knowledge is local
c) Traditional knowledge is static, while indigenous knowledge is dynamic
d) There is no difference
23.Which is the oldest Veda?
a) Sama Veda
b) Yajur Veda
c) Rig Veda
d) Atharva Veda
24.Which of the following is an example of indigenous knowledge?
a) Yoga
b) Tribal medicinal practices
c) Vedic mathematics
d) None of the above
25. Ancient knowledge in India was preserved and transmitted from Guru to Sisya through:
a) Written
b) Orally
c) Temple carving
d) Stone carving
26.Who organized the Vedic corpus into 4 major divisions?
a) Vyasa
b) Patanjali
c) Panini
d) Kalidasa
27.How is traditional knowledge preserved?
a) Through written texts
b) Through oral traditions
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
28.The Sama Veda is mainly associated with which field?
a) Rituals
b) Music
c) Philosophy
d) Astronomy
29.What is a key challenge in preserving indigenous knowledge?
a) Lack of written records
b) Globalization
c) Loss of cultural practices
d) All of the above
30.Which are the IKS classification frameworks based on knowledge?
a) Yoga, Vastu & Ayurveda
b) Indian Psychology
c) Indian Dance
d) Indian Architecture
31.What is a key difference between traditional Indian knowledge and Western
knowledge?
a) Indian knowledge is spiritual, while Western knowledge is materialistic
b) Indian knowledge is oral, while Western knowledge is written
c) Indian knowledge is static, while Western knowledge is dynamic
d) None of the above
32.How many Vedas are there in Ancient knowledge?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
33.Which of the following is a characteristic of Western knowledge systems?
a) Emphasis on empirical evidence
b) Focus on holistic understanding
c) Rooted in spirituality
d) None of the above
34.UNESCO recognizes which of the following as a heritage for preservation?
a) Vedas
b) Vedangas
c) Darsanas
d) Sastras
35.What is the primary focus of the Natya Shastra?
a) Dance and drama
b) Astronomy
c) Medicine
d) Political science
36.Which Veda deals with sacrificial rituals and ceremonies?
a) Rig Veda
b) Sama Veda
c) Yajur Veda
d) Atharva Veda
37.What is the primary focus of the Yajurveda?
a) Rituals and sacrifices
b) Philosophical inquiry
c) Melodies and chants
d) Medical knowledge
38.The philosophical system that does not consider the Veda as the authoritative text is:
a) Vedanta
b) Nyaya
c) Mimamsa
d) Charvaka
39.What is the primary focus of the Atharvaveda?
a) Rituals and sacrifices
b) Philosophical inquiry
c) Everyday life and practical knowledge
d) Melodies and chants
40.Indigenous knowledge focuses on:
a) Modern technological advancements
b) Traditional practices, culture, and natural environment
c) Globalization and industrialization
d) Scientific experiments and data
41.Which of the following is a limitation of traditional knowledge systems?
a) Lack of written documentation
b) Over-reliance on spirituality
c) Resistance to change
d) All of the above
42.What are the four divisions of the Vedas?
a) Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Upanishads
b) Samhitas, Tantras, Sutras, Upanishads
c) Mantras, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, Sutras
d) Samhitas, Aranyakas, Upanishads, Puranas
43.In Aranyakas rituals, daily chores have to be learned from a guru in:
a) Forest
b) Temple
c) Home
d) Ashram
44.What is a key strength of Western knowledge systems?
a) Emphasis on holistic understanding
b) Focus on technological advancement
c) Rooted in spirituality
d) None of the above
45.Vakarana deals with what?
a) Grammar
b) Music
c) Rituals
d) Philosophy
46.Which of the following is a key feature of Indian logic (Nyaya)?
a) Emphasis on debate and reasoning
b) Focus on empirical evidence
c) Reliance on intuition
d) None of the above
47.The Buddha school of philosophy is based on the teachings of:
a) Mahavira
b) Confucius
c) Siddhartha Gautama
d) Patanjali
48.Which of the following is a key feature of Indian ethics?
a) Emphasis on duty (Dharma)
b) Focus on individual rights
c) Reliance on legal systems
d) None of the above
49.Who is the 24th and last Tirthankara in Jainism?
a) Rishabhanatha
b) Parshvanatha
c) Mahavira
d) Neminatha
50.Which of the following is a key feature of Indian spirituality?
a) Emphasis on self-realization
b) Focus on material success
c) Reliance on external rituals
d) None of the above
