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Prelims 2024

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History & CultureArt & CultureReligion, Philosophy and Schools of ThoughtMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Upanishads · Puranas · Indian philosophy
Related topics:
Literature, Languages and Textual Traditions

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2024 · Q58

Prelims 2024, question 58: Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought

Consider the following statements: 1. There are no parables in Upanishads. 2. Upanishads were composed earlier than the Puranas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2022

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History & CultureArt & CultureReligion, Philosophy and Schools of ThoughtMedium (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Ramanuja philosophy · Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
Related topics:
Bhakti and Sufi Traditions

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2022 · Q95

Prelims 2022, question 95: Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought

The world's second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja?

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Prelims 2014

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History & CultureArt & CultureReligion, Philosophy and Schools of ThoughtEasy
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Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
2014 · Q47

Prelims 2014, question 47: Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

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Prelims 2013

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History & CultureArt & CultureReligion, Philosophy and Schools of ThoughtMedium
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Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought
2013 · Q58

Prelims 2013, question 58: Religion, Philosophy and Schools of Thought

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school : 1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul. 2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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