Gauhati University Question Papers
PHILOSOPHY (May-June’ 2016)
(General)
(Indian Philosophy)
Full Marks: 80
Time Allowed: 3 hours
Answer either in
English or Assamese
The figures in the
margin indicate full marks for the questions
1.
Answer the following questions/Choose the correct answer/Fill in the blank: 1x10=10
a)
What is the meaning of Astika?
b)
By virtue of nature, Carvaka is a _____
philosophical system.
c)
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
d)
There are two/three/four noble truths in
Buddhism.
e)
The Carvaka recognizes the authority of the
Vedas. Is it true?
f)
Who is the founder of Jaina philosophy?
g)
Jaina metaphysics is _____ in nature.
h)
Buddhism is Vedic/non-Vedic system.
i)
In Jainism, liberated persons are known as
_____.
j)
Who was the first tirthankara according to Jaina
Philosophy?
2.
Give short answers of the following: 2x5=10
a)
What are the Astika systems?
b)
Why does Carvaka philosophy known as
materialism?
c)
What is the meaning of the word ‘Jaina’?
d)
What are the four noble truths of Buddha
Philosophy?
e)
Name different schools of Buddhism.
3.
Write on/Answer the following (any four): 5x4=20
a)
Jaina theory of Anekantavada.
b)
Mention the different paths of the noble
eight-fold paths.
c)
‘No-soul’ theory of Buddhism.
d)
Explain how the Carvaka reject the validity of
testimony.
e)
Explain the Astika-Nastika dichotomy in Indian
Philosophy.
4.
Answer any four of the following: 10x4=40
a)
Explain the nature of Indian Philosophy.
b)
Why do the Carvakas recognize perception as the
only source of valid knowledge? Explain.
c)
Do you consider Carvaka materialism as
satisfactory?
d)
Explain and examine the Buddhistic doctrine of
Pratityasamutpada.
e)
What is Nirvana according to Buddha philosophy?
Write down the difference between Upadhises Nirvana and Anupadhises Nirvana. 2+8=10
f)
Explain and examine Jaina theory of Syadvada.
g)
Bring out the significance of Jaina ethics.
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