MODULE 1 - IKS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION (MCQ)

QUESTIONS A B C D
1 ____________concept is central to the Indian knowledge system that emphasizes interconnectedness Dualism Individualism Interdependence Isolationism
Adi Siddhartha
2 __________founded Buddhism, one of the major religious and philosophical traditions in India. Mahavira Guru Nanak
Shankaracharya Gautama
3 ___________is the ultimate goal of human life in many Indian philosophies. Karma Dharma Moksha Ahimsa
____________ is the law that governs the consequences of one's actions, stating that every action has a
4 Atman Karma Dharma Brahman
corresponding outcome.
_________the Indian emperor played a crucial role in the spread and consolidation of Buddhism across Chandragupta
5 Ashoka Harsha Akbar
the Indian subcontinent. Maurya
_____________in Indian period is often referred to as the "Golden Age" and is characterized by Sramana
7 Upanishadic Era Gupta Empire Mauryan Empire
significant advancements in various fields. Movements
8 ___________concept in Indian philosophy refers to the illusory nature of the material world. Atman Samsara Karma Maya
_______________is the ancient Indian text contains hymns, rituals, and philosophical discussions and Upanishads
9 Ramayana Mahabharata Vedas
forms the basis of the Vedic knowledge system. Answer
______________ is the ancient Indian system of medicine emphasizes the balance of body, mind, and
10 Allopathy Ayurveda Homeopathy Naturopathy
spirit.

______________concept is emphasized in the Vedas as essential for maintaining harmony within

11 Dharma Karma Yoga Samsara
individuals, society, and the universe.
Ritual Philosophical Musical chants
12 _________________ is the primary focus of the Samaveda. Ethical guidelines
instructions inquiries and melodies
Philosophical Rituals and Healing and
13 The Yajurveda is particularly significant for_____________. Linguistic studies
contemplations sacrifices medicine
Everyday
Rituals and Cosmic order Linguistics and
14 The Atharvaveda differs from the other Vedas by its focus on _____________. practical
sacrifices (dharma) language
concerns
Rituals and Nature of reality
15 Upanishads primarily explore ___________. Historical events Musical traditions
ceremonies and self
Rituals and Metaphysical Philosophical Ethical
16 _____________ is the central theme of the Rigveda.
sacrifices inquiries dialogues guidelines
17 ____________ branch of knowledge is not encompassed by the Vedas. Linguistics Music Astronomy Chemistry
___________Vedanta philosophy emphasizes the oneness of the individual soul (Atman) and the Vishishtadvaita Nondualistic
18 Dvaita Vedanta Advaita Vedanta
ultimate reality (Brahman). Vedanta Vedanta
19 The Upanishads are written in _____________ form. Poetry Prose Drama Dialogues
20 __________ Vedic text is considered the foundation of Hindu religious and philosophical thought. Samaveda Atharvaveda Yajurveda Rigveda
21 ____________ is a change of behaviour that takes place through practice or experience. Learning Education Motivating Leading
"asatho maa sath Swaadhyaayaan max vidvishaa thamaso maa
22 Never deviate from learning ___________.
gamayaa" maa pramadaa vahal yothirgamaya"
 "asatho maa Swaadhyaayaan max vidvishaa thamaso maa
23 Lead all of us from bad to good ______________.
sath gamayaa" mas pramadaa vahal yothirgamaya"
aa no bhadraa:
"asatho maa sath max vidvishaa thamaso maa
24 We accept all types of diversified thoughts and practices ______________. krathavo yanthu
gamayaa" vahal yothirgamaya"
viswatha
aa no bhadraa:
"asatho maa sath max vidvishaa thamaso maa
25 Let us not have hatred towards anyone_____________. krathavo yanthu
gamayaa" vahal yothirgamaya"
viswatha
aa no bhadraa:
"asatho maa sath max vidvishaa thamaso maa
26 We prayed for leading from darkness to light ______________. krathavo yanthu
gamayaa" vahal yothirgamaya"
viswatha
27 The word _________ refers to the one who dispels the darkness or ignorance. Guru Kula Shishya Dharma
28 The Vedic education guided and trained the students to organize one's life based on______________ sreyas preyas shanthi samadan

TRUE OR FALSE
QUESTIONS ANSWER
The Vedic period marked the arrival of the Indo-Aryans into the Indian subcontinent, and the Vedas form
1 TRUE
the basis of the Vedic knowledge system.

The Indian knowledge system is characterized by its emphasis on intuition, contemplation, and
2 TRUE
experiential understanding, valuing direct personal experience as much as intellectual scholarship.

Brahman is the supreme, unchanging, and formless reality in Advaita Vedanta philosophy, and it is
3 FALSE
considered separate from the individual soul (Atman).

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, focuses solely on the physical aspects of health and
4 FALSE
well-being.
5 The Guru-Shishya (teacher-disciple) tradition is not significant in Indian knowledge transmission. FALSE
6 The Upanishads emerged as a response to the philosophical inquiries raised during the Vedic period. TRUE
7 The Indian knowledge system places a strong emphasis on individualism and self-reliance. FALSE
The Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya was known for his patronage of Buddhist teachings and
8 FALSE
efforts to spread Buddhism.
9 The concept of Samsara is associated with the continuous process of reincarnation in various life forms. TRUE
10 India's knowledge system has shown little adaptability over time and has remained largely unchanged. FALSE
The Vedas emphasize that adhering to the concept of cosmic order (dharma) ensures harmony within
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individuals, society, and the universe.
TRUE
12 The Samaveda is known for its focus on philosophical inquiries and deep metaphysical concepts. FALSE
13 The Yajurveda is primarily concerned with providing instructions for rituals, sacrifices, and ceremonies. TRUE
14 The Atharvaveda addresses practical concerns such as healing, magic, and domestic rituals. TRUE
The Upanishads explore the concept of non-dualism and the oneness of the individual soul (Atman) with
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the ultimate reality (Brahman).
TRUE
The Vedas acknowledge that there are multiple paths to spirituality, recognizing individual
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temperaments and inclinations.
TRUE
The Samaveda primarily focuses on the recitation of hymns and mantras during rituals, rather than
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musical melodies. FALSE
18 The Yajurveda contains philosophical reflections on the nature of reality and the cosmos. FALSE
The Atharvaveda is primarily concerned with high-level philosophical concepts and metaphysical
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inquiries. FALSE
20 The Upanishads explore the concept of moksha, which is the liberation from the cycle of birth and death. TRUE
21 Learning is a permanent change of behaviour. TRUE
22 Learning should change our mind. TRUE
23 In yoga sastras the "Right living is based on yama and niyama. TRUE
24 piritual Steracy was basic focus of Gurukul education. TRUE
25 The major downside of the prevailing system of education is that it is affordable. FALSE
26 Para vidya is spiritual science. TRUE
27 Spiritual paradigm of value based education has the key to the problems the society faces today all over TRUE
28 Material science includes the science of the self and the science of God. FALSE

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

1 How has the Indian knowledge system evolved over time?
2 What are some key concepts and principles that underpin the Indian knowledge system?
3 What is the Indian knowledge system, and what disciplines does it encompass?
4 What is the significance of the Vedas in Indian philosophy and spirituality?
5 How does the Rigveda contribute to the philosophical and religious thought in India?
6 What is the role of the Yajurveda in Vedic practices, and how does it contribute to the preservation of
What is the primary purpose of Brahmanas in Vedic literature, and how do they contribute to the
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accurate performance of Vedic rituals?
8 How does Sanskrit contribute to fostering cultural identity and unity across different regions of India?
Explain the role of skilled priests (Brahmins) as emphasized in Brahmanas and their importance in the
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Vedic tradition.
10 Define Learning and explain its Indian perspective.
11 What is the Gurukul System of Learning, and what are its Features?
12 Elaborate on the Gurukul system of Education with recent examples.
13 What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Gurukul education?
14 Define the Modern system of Learning and explain its characteristics.
15 Explain the Advantages and Disadvantages of modern Indian education.
16 Differentiate between the Gurukul System and Modern methods of Learning.
 MODULE 2 - IKS
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION (MCQ)
QUESTIONS A B C D
1 ________________is the set of actions done which would lead to future consequences. Adharma Dharma Karma Dhyanam
2 We are the_____________of our fate. Architects Builders Designers Result
3 ___________karma means actions done without any kind of desire. Atma Nishkama Nitya Vishwa
4 Bhagwan Neminath was the paternal cousin of Lord _______________ Rama Shiva Vishnu Krishna
5 Self-Management is an_______________ process of managing one's body. internal external interim intermediate
6 _____________ came to earth from the heaven with the help of Lord Shiva. Yamuna Ganga Godavari Kaveri
7 Spirituality is derived from ______________ word. Greek English French Latin
8 Atma Manthan means________________. Inspection Detachment Introspection Attachment
9 __________ stands up for understanding of concepts. Viveka Anahita Advaita Shikasta
10 Mumukshutva refers to desire for ___________ Yukti Mukti Stuti Bhakti
11 The scheme which takes care of the individual's personal life is called ______________ Ashrama VyavasthaVarna Vyavastha Dharma Vyavastha Karma Vyavastha
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Knowledge, effort, desire, resentfulness, happiness and sadness are the qualities of a____________ God Soul Matter All of the above
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Human body and other living beings are made of matter__________________________________ God Soul Matter All of the above
14 ____________ literally "the Science of Material Gain" in Sanskrit Mahabharata Arthashastra Bhagwad Geeta Dharmayatra
15 __________________ in the Vedas refers to the highest truth and power Sanyasa Karma Shastra Satya
16 In the___________ Ashrama, a person concentrates on getting Preyas Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha Sanyasa
In________________ashrama gradually one moves on to concentrating more and more on Sreyas and
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less and less on Preyas. Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha Sanyasa
A person relinquishes all his material desires and concentrates only on Sreyas in the _____________
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Ashrama Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha Sanyasa
19 The word 'personality' has been derived from __________ French English Spanish Latin
20 Authoritarian tend to be _________ easy rigid loose difficult
21 Machiavellianist_______________ people. influence defeats manipulates wins
22 ____________ is an example of aggressive personality. Duryodhana Bhisma Krishna Karna
23 _________means selfless attitude. Tamasic Sattvic Rajasic Karmic
24 ___________ is for eternal happiness. Kama Artha Dharma Moksha
25 __________ indicates class or particular groups in the society. Dharma Varna Veda Purana
26 ___________is the stage of asceticism. Sanyasa Brahmacharya Grihastha Vanaprastha
27 ________________means patience. Sahas Satata Dhairya Audarya
28 ______________is the state of spiritual equanimity. Samadhi Asana Dharana Niyama
29 _________ is recognized to spread Buddhism from India to China. Ambedkar Gautam Buddha Bodhidharma Ashoka

TRUE OR FALSE
1 Karma is a punishment. FALSE
2 Manager should be a guide and motivator. TRUE
3 India is the first country in the world to mandate CSR. TRUE
4 In today's world people are running after necessities. FALSE
5 Darshans explain the relationship between God, Soul and Matter TRUE
6 As per Vedas when soul and body joins together, it is called birth TRUE
7 As per Vedas when soul and body separates is called birth. FALSE
 8 Practitioners of Vedic management are super humans. FALSE
9 Personality has nothing to do with what we are. FALSE
10 According to Vedanta Philosophy, Man does eight kinds of efforts. FALSE
11 Grihasta is the householder's stage. TRUE
12 Thirukkural was written by Rabindranath Tagore FALSE
13 Niyama deals with multidimensional values. TRUE
14 Authoritarian tend to be rigid in their positions. TRUE
15 High risk taking managers make more rapid decisions. TRUE
16 Managers high in self-monitoring can show considerable adaptability. TRUE
17 Outer cleanliness helps keeping the mind happy. TRUE
18 Mind is purified by being truthful in word, thought, and action TRUE
19 Soul is purified by being righteous at all costs. TRUE
20 Indian sages aimed at quantity than quality. FALSE
21 Self-study is significant in Jainism. TRUE
22 The syllabus in gurukul system was fixed and decided by the state. FALSE
The purpose of holistic education is to prepare students to meet the challenges of living as well as
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academics. TRUE
24 Holistic education would be one where intellectual inputs are opposed by emotional intelligence. FALSE
25 Karma means to make a student a gentleman. FALSE
26 Vidya means to make a student a gentleman. TRUE
27 Karma refers to action performed by an individual and its consequences. TRUE
28 There is no state religion in India to acquire secularism. TRUE
Based on the concept of Dharma, Mahatma Gandhi designed the three monkeys See no evil, hear no
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evil, say no evil. FALSE
Based on the concept of Karma, Mahatma Gandhi designed the three monkeys See no evil, hear no evil,
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say no evil. TRUE

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

1 Define Karma and it's concept.
2 Define karma and enumerate its different laws
3 Discuss the doctrine of Nishkama Karma.
4 Describe Laws of Karma. Explain the Law of Cause and Effect.
5 What is Self-Management? Describe Self-management techniques.
6 Explain the importance of karma for a corporate manager
7 Explain the term personality.Explain the different determinants of personality
8 How does the lessons learnt from ancient education has contributed to personal growth?
9 Describe Management Lessons from Vedas.
10 Explain the six basic principleof management lessons from vedas according to chanakya
11 Explain in detail the management lessons that can be learnt from Mahabharata
12 State the meaning of personality development and it's Determinants.
13 Describe in the light of Indian Ethos Personality Development.
14 How does kautiyas Arthashastra contribute to management thoughs?
15 Explain the origin of sanskrit language and explain its significance in Indian knowledge system.
16 Discuss different approches & strategies for protection and conservation of indian knowledge system.