Exam Details

Subject Indian Philosophy :Part I
Paper
Exam / Course Bachelors Degree Programme
Department School of Social Work (SOSW)
Organization indira gandhi national open university
Position
Exam Date June, 2016
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. "Highlight the sublime teachings of Mundaka Upanishad.

OR

Make a detailed exposition of the Carvaka epistemology.

2. Explain the objectives of Upanishads according to Sri Aurobindo.

OR

What do you understand by the belief that 'Knowledge is Power' in the Western and Indian Context? Explain.

3. Answer any two of the following in about 200 words each

Give a detailed account of the age of Mantras.

Describe the nature of self and the means of realization in Katha Upanishad.

Examine Uddaalaka's refutation of Vedic Suktas.

Explain the practical teachings of Jainism.

4. Answer any four of the following in about 150 words each

Describe the concept of Prana in Prasna Upanishad.

What are the characteristics of self-discussed in Mmdukya Upanishad

Briefly explain the Sunyavada of the Madhyamikas.

Describe Carvaka's view on self or the soul.

What are the three visualizations of creation in Aitareopanishad

Write a short note on the classification of the Vedas.

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

Monism

Vyakarana, Chandas and Nirukta

Hiranya Garbha

Bhooma Vidya

Videhamukti

Turiya

Buddha's views on Karma

Kevala Jnana


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  • Centre for Corporate Education, Training & Consultancy (CCETC)
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  • School of Continuing Education (SOCE)
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Subjects

  • Ancient And Medieval Western Philosophy
  • Contemporary Western Philosophy
  • Epistemology
  • Ethics
  • Indian Philosophy :Part I
  • Indian Philosophy-Ii
  • Logic: Classical And Symbolic
  • Metaphysics
  • Modern Western Philosophy
  • Philosophy Of Human Person
  • Philosophy Of Religion
  • Philosophy Of Science And Cosmology
  • Religions Of The World
  • Tribal And Dalit Philosophy