What does IKS stand for?

A) Indian Knowledge Studies

B) Indian Knowledge Systems
C) Indigenous Knowledge Studies
D) Indian Cultural Systems
Answer: B
Which texts are considered foundational to the Indian Knowledge System?

A) Bible and Quran

B) Vedas and Upanishads
C) Iliad and Odyssey
D) Tripitaka and Torah
Answer: B
What is the primary focus of the Arthashastra?

A) Medicine
B) Statecraft and Economics
C) Music and Dance
D) Astronomy
Answer: B
What are the four goals of life in Indian philosophy?

A) Karma, Dharma, Moksha, Nirvana

B) Artha, Kama, Dharma, Moksha
C) Ahimsa, Satya, Brahmacharya, Moksha
D) Dharma, Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra
Answer: B
Which epic includes the Bhagavad Gita?

A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Upanishads
D) Arthashastra
Answer: B
What does the term ‘Vidya’ mean in Sanskrit?

A) Truth
B) Knowledge
C) Duty
D) Liberation
Answer: B
Which text is associated with the principles of Ayurveda?

A) Arthashastra
B) Rigveda
C) Charaka Samhita
D) Natyashastra
Answer: C
What is the meaning of 'Dharma'?

A) Wealth
B) Desire
C) Duty/Righteousness
D) Liberation
Answer: C
Which ancient Indian text deals with surgery?

A) Arthashastra
B) Sushruta Samhita
C) Ramayana
D) Bhagavad Gita
Answer: B
The concept of Moksha refers to:

A) Wealth
B) Liberation
C) Pleasure
D) Knowledge
Answer: B
How many Vedas are there?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
Answer: C
Who is the author of the Arthashastra?

A) Valmiki
B) Vyasa
C) Chanakya (Kautilya)
D) Patanjali
Answer: C
What is the core theme of the Ramayana?

A) War strategies
B) Righteous leadership and duty
C) Medical ethics
D) Commerce and trade
Answer: B
Which system blends physical, mental, and spiritual understanding?

A) Western Knowledge System

B) Indian Knowledge System
C) European Philosophy
D) Modern Science
Answer: B
Which text is known for its focus on ethics and philosophical inquiry?

A) Mahabharata
B) Upanishads
C) Arthashastra
D) Natyashastra
Answer: B
The 'Guru-Shishya Parampara' refers to:

A) Teacher-student tradition
B) Warrior code
C) Merchant network
D) Ancient law system
Answer: A
What are the two main epics in Indian Knowledge Systems?

A) Vedas and Upanishads

B) Ramayana and Mahabharata
C) Arthashastra and Charaka Samhita
D) Sushruta Samhita and Natyashastra
Answer: B
The Mauryan Empire significantly contributed to which field of knowledge?

A) Astronomy
B) Statecraft and governance
C) Music and dance
D) Medicine
Answer: B
Which term describes the concept of righteous action in IKS?

A) Moksha
B) Karma
C) Dharma
D) Artha
Answer: C
The term 'IKS' highlights the relevance of ancient knowledge in:

A) Modern art
B) Modern management practices
C) Modern architecture
D) Modern agriculture
Answer: B

What is the primary focus of the Vedas?

A) Warfare strategies
B) Spiritual and ethical teachings
C) Medical practices
D) Trade and commerce
Answer: B
Which dynasty is associated with Kautilya's Arthashastra?

A) Gupta Dynasty
B) Mauryan Empire
C) Chola Dynasty
D) Mughal Empire
Answer: B
Which ancient Indian concept emphasizes wealth and prosperity?

A) Dharma
B) Moksha
C) Artha
D) Kama
Answer: C
What does the Sanskrit term 'Kama' refer to?

A) Liberation
B) Desire and pleasure
C) Duty
D) Wealth
Answer: B
The Charaka Samhita is primarily a text on:

A) Statecraft
B) Ethics
C) Internal medicine
D) Music and dance
Answer: C
What is the significance of 'Rama Rajya'?

A) A form of ancient dance

B) An ideal model of governance
C) A philosophical concept
D) A medical practice
Answer: B
The concept of 'Vidya' in ancient India includes:

A) Technical skills only

B) Intellectual and spiritual wisdom
C) Political leadership
D) Artistic expression
Answer: B
Which text is known for its teachings on diplomacy and statecraft?

A) Ramayana
B) Arthashastra
C) Upanishads
D) Sushruta Samhita
Answer: B
The Bhagavad Gita is part of which Indian epic?

A) Ramayana
B) Arthashastra
C) Mahabharata
D) Charaka Samhita
Answer: C
Which ancient text deals with concepts of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and
Moksha?

A) Upanishads
B) Arthashastra
C) Vedas
D) Ramayana
Answer: A
What are the four main types of Vedas?

A) Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda

B) Ramayana, Mahabharata, Upanishads, Arthashastra
C) Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Vedas, Puranas
D) Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism, Yoga
Answer: A
Which philosophy emphasizes non-violence as a core principle?

A) Vedanta
B) Jainism
C) Buddhism
D) Nyaya
Answer: B
Which Indian text covers topics like trade, taxation, and economics?

A) Ramayana
B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Arthashastra
D) Upanishads
Answer: C
The term 'Moksha' refers to:

A) The pursuit of desires

B) Liberation from the cycle of birth and death
C) Accumulation of wealth
D) Ethical duties
Answer: B
The Chola Dynasty is known for contributions in:

A) Statecraft
B) Temple architecture and maritime trade
C) Medicine
D) Astronomy
Answer: B
What is the Sanskrit term for 'duty' or 'righteousness'?

A) Artha
B) Dharma
C) Kama
D) Moksha
Answer: B
Who wrote the Ramayana?

A) Veda Vyasa
B) Chanakya
C) Valmiki
D) Kalidasa
Answer: C
Which epic explores the ethical and strategic dilemmas of war?

A) Ramayana
B) Mahabharata
C) Arthashastra
D) Natyashastra
Answer: B
The principle of 'Ahimsa' is central to:
A) Arthashastra
B) Jainism
C) Vedanta
D) Charaka Samhita
Answer: B
What is 'Guru-Shishya Parampara'?

A) A trade network
B) Teacher-student tradition
C) A medical practice
D) A dance form
Answer: B

What is the primary theme of the Mahabharata?

A) Medicine
B) Ethical dilemmas and duty (Dharma)
C) Art and culture
D) Economics
Answer: B
Which dynasty is known as the ‘Golden Age’ of India due to its
advancements in science and arts?

A) Mauryan Empire
B) Gupta Dynasty
C) Chola Dynasty
D) Mughal Empire
Answer: B
What is the key focus of the Sushruta Samhita?

A) Statecraft
B) Surgery
C) Philosophy
D) Astronomy
Answer: B
The word ‘Artha’ in Indian philosophy refers to:

A) Wealth and prosperity

B) Pleasure
C) Duty
D) Liberation
Answer: A
Which text provides strategic and economic wisdom for rulers?

A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Ramayana
C) Arthashastra
D) Upanishads
Answer: C
The Upanishads focus on which type of knowledge?

A) Surgical knowledge
B) Philosophical and spiritual knowledge
C) Statecraft
D) Dance and music
Answer: B
Which Indian philosophy emphasizes the cycle of birth and rebirth
(Samsara)?

A) Vedanta
B) Buddhism
C) Jainism
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Who is considered the ideal leader in the Ramayana?

A) Krishna
B) Rama
C) Yudhishthira
D) Bhishma
Answer: B
What does the term ‘Maya’ refer to in Indian philosophy?

A) Duty
B) Illusion
C) Pleasure
D) Wealth
Answer: B
The concept of ‘Karma’ refers to:

A) Wealth
B) Liberation
C) Cause and effect of actions
D) Desire
Answer: C
The Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita are associated with which field?

A) Astronomy
B) Architecture
C) Medicine
D) Dance
Answer: C
The Bhagavad Gita is a dialogue between:

A) Rama and Hanuman

B) Arjuna and Krishna
C) Yudhishthira and Bhishma
D) Draupadi and Duryodhana
Answer: B
Which principle in Jainism advocates non-possessiveness?

A) Satya
B) Aparigraha
C) Ahimsa
D) Brahmacharya
Answer: B
The Chola Dynasty is known for its:
A) Statecraft
B) Maritime trade and temple architecture
C) Medical texts
D) Philosophical teachings
Answer: B
Which Indian epic contains the story of Lord Rama?

A) Mahabharata
B) Ramayana
C) Upanishads
D) Arthashastra
Answer: B
Who composed the Mahabharata?

A) Valmiki
B) Chanakya
C) Veda Vyasa
D) Kalidasa
Answer: C
Which text focuses on ancient Indian arts like dance and drama?

A) Arthashastra
B) Sushruta Samhita
C) Natyashastra
D) Ramayana
Answer: C
The concept of ‘Satya’ in Indian ethics means:

A) Non-violence
B) Truthfulness
C) Self-control
D) Liberation
Answer: B
What does the term ‘Yamas’ refer to in Indian philosophy?

A) Moral principles
B) Meditation techniques
C) Types of arts
D) Military strategies
Answer: A
Who is known for the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta?

A) Gautama Buddha
B) Mahavira
C) Adi Shankaracharya
D) Valmiki
Answer: C

What is the core teaching of the Upanishads?

A) Statecraft
B) Ethical behavior
C) Unity of Atman and Brahman
D) Surgical techniques
Answer: C
Which of the following is NOT one of the Yamas?

A) Ahimsa
B) Satya
C) Moksha
D) Aparigraha
Answer: C
The concept of Ahimsa emphasizes:

A) Self-control
B) Non-violence
C) Truthfulness
D) Duty
Answer: B
What does ‘Asteya’ mean in Indian ethical philosophy?

A) Truthfulness
B) Non-stealing
C) Contentment
D) Non-possessiveness
Answer: B
Which Indian philosophy emphasizes the Eightfold Path?

A) Vedanta
B) Jainism
C) Buddhism
D) Nyaya
Answer: C
What are the Niyamas in Indian ethical systems?

A) Ethical guidelines for social behavior

B) Guidelines for personal discipline
C) Principles of governance
D) Ritual practices
Answer: B
Which ethical principle in Jainism focuses on truthfulness?

A) Ahimsa
B) Satya
C) Aparigraha
D) Asteya
Answer: B
In Buddhism, what is ‘Dukkha’?

A) Pleasure
B) Suffering
C) Liberation
D) Wealth
Answer: B
The Five Yamas are part of which ancient text?

A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Arthashastra
C) Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
D) Sushruta Samhita
Answer: C
Which Niyama emphasizes cleanliness and purity?

A) Santosha
B) Tapas
C) Saucha
D) Svadhyaya
Answer: C
The term ‘Svadhyaya’ means:

A) Self-study
B) Meditation
C) Service
D) Non-violence
Answer: A
Who is the central figure of Jainism?

A) Adi Shankaracharya
B) Gautama Buddha
C) Mahavira
D) Valmiki
Answer: C
Which principle in Jainism encourages non-attachment?

A) Asteya
B) Satya
C) Aparigraha
D) Ahimsa
Answer: C
Which of the following is a core teaching of Buddhism?

A) Four Noble Truths

B) Eightfold Path
C) Both A and B
D) None of the above
Answer: C
The concept of ‘Brahmacharya’ emphasizes:

A) Truthfulness
B) Self-discipline
C) Non-violence
D) Wealth accumulation
Answer: B
The Bhagavad Gita focuses on which key principle?

A) Statecraft
B) Strategic thinking
C) Duty and righteous action (Dharma)
D) Dance and drama
Answer: C
The philosophy of Advaita Vedanta promotes:
A) Non-dualism
B) Dualism
C) Ethical governance
D) Medical practices
Answer: A
The term ‘Tapas’ in the Niyamas refers to:

A) Truthfulness
B) Self-discipline and austerity
C) Purity
D) Contentment
Answer: B
The Chola Dynasty contributed significantly to:

A) Medicine
B) Maritime trade and temple architecture
C) Statecraft
D) Ethical teachings
Answer: B
Which ancient text focuses on ethical leadership lessons?

A) Sushruta Samhita
B) Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Charaka Samhita
Answer: C

What does ‘Santosha’ mean in the Niyamas?

A) Contentment
B) Truthfulness
C) Discipline
D) Purity
Answer: A
The philosophical teachings of Vedanta are primarily found in which
texts?

A) Vedas
B) Upanishads
C) Ramayana
D) Arthashastra
Answer: B
In the context of Indian Knowledge Systems, which term refers to
‘liberation’?

A) Dharma
B) Artha
C) Kama
D) Moksha
Answer: D
Who is considered the key figure behind Buddhism?

A) Mahavira
B) Adi Shankaracharya
C) Gautama Buddha
D) Kautilya
Answer: C
What principle guides ethical living in Jainism?

A) Karma
B) Dharma
C) Ahimsa
D) Moksha
Answer: C
‘Yudhisthira’s leadership in the Mahabharata is known for:

A) Strategic warfare
B) Ethical and righteous decision-making
C) Surgical knowledge
D) Maritime trade
Answer: B
The concept of ‘Satya’ in the Yamas refers to:

A) Self-discipline
B) Non-violence
C) Truthfulness
D) Non-stealing
Answer: C
What is the primary ethical lesson from the Ramayana?

A) The importance of wealth

B) The importance of righteous leadership
C) The pursuit of pleasure
D) Statecraft and economics
Answer: B
The Arthashastra is a treatise on:

A) Ethics and meditation

B) Music and dance
C) Statecraft and governance
D) Personal discipline
Answer: C
Which ethical principle promotes avoiding excess and greed?

A) Ahimsa
B) Satya
C) Aparigraha
D) Tapas
Answer: C
In the Mahabharata, who provides strategic counsel to the Pandavas?

A) Bhishma
B) Karna
C) Krishna
D) Duryodhana
Answer: C
Which Niyama emphasizes the practice of self-discipline and perseverance?
A) Svadhyaya
B) Tapas
C) Santosha
D) Ishvara Pranidhana
Answer: B
What is the primary goal of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

A) Achieve wealth
B) Overcome suffering
C) Promote trade
D) Master statecraft
Answer: B
The concept of ‘Dharma’ in Indian philosophy refers to:

A) Liberation
B) Duty or righteousness
C) Desire
D) Wealth
Answer: B
In Jainism, what does ‘Asteya’ mean?

A) Truthfulness
B) Non-stealing
C) Non-violence
D) Self-discipline
Answer: B
Which text focuses on the ethical and philosophical teachings of Lord
Krishna?

A) Arthashastra
B) Ramayana
C) Bhagavad Gita
D) Charaka Samhita
Answer: C
What is the meaning of ‘Ishvara Pranidhana’ in the Niyamas?

A) Self-study
B) Surrender to a higher power
C) Purity
D) Contentment
Answer: B
The Bhagavad Gita teaches the importance of acting:

A) For personal gain

B) Without attachment to results
C) With strategic cunning
D) With strict discipline
Answer: B
‘Brahmacharya’ promotes:

A) Truthfulness
B) Non-possessiveness
C) Self-restraint
D) Contentment
Answer: C
Which Indian epic emphasizes the importance of Dharma through its central
characters?
- A) Arthashastra
- B) Ramayana
- C) Charaka Samhita
- D) Sushruta Samhita
- Answer: B

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