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 December, 2015
City, State new delhi,


Question Paper

1. What are Vedangas? Explain its six organs and their functions.
OR
How is creation explained in Aitareya Upanishad? Discuss.

2. Explain the different states of consciousness as given in Mandukya Upanishad.
OR
Give an account of the metaphysics of Jainism.

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

Examine the unique features of the Svetasvatara Upanishad.

Briefly explain the structure of Yajurveda.

Bring out the philosophical implications of Tajjalanijti in Chandogya Upanishad.

Highlight the importance of the doctrine of dependent origination in Buddhism.

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

Briefly explain Syada Vada.

Write a short note on the political philosophy of Bhishma.

What is the vision of life in Isha Upanishad.

Describe the concept of Nishkama Karma in Bhagavad Gita.

Distinguish between Monotheism and Monism.

How does carvaka describe soul?

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

Polytheism

AUM

Swapiti

Jivanmukti

Brahman

Pudgala

The five great vows of Jainism

Nirvana


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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