Calicut University 2009 B.A Philosophy ch, II : Indian - Question Paper

PART – A
ans any 2 ques.. every ques. carries 20 marks.
1. discuss general characteristics of Indian philosophy.
2. State and discuss the basic tenets of Bhagavad Gita.
3. State and discuss the 8 limbs of yoga discipline.
4. Critically examine the idea of Brahman in Advaita. (2×20=40Marks)

PART – B
ans any ten ques.. every ques. carries six marks.
5. Write a short note on vedic religion.
6. Briefly discuss the Saguna and Nirguna Brahman in Upanishads.
7. State the theory of knowledge in Carvaka philosophy.
8. discuss the theory of causation in Buddhism.
9. Write a note on syadvada.
10. discuss the concept of nirvana according to Buddhism.
11. discuss the notion of categories in Jainism.
12. Write a short note on the relation ranging from prakrti and purusa in sankhya philosophy.
13. Why Purva Mimamsa emphasizes the authority of Veda as pramana.
14. Briefly discuss the theory of evolution in Sankhya philosophy.
15. discuss the concept of Dharma according to Kumarila and Prabhakara.
16. Write a short note on Jivanmukthi in Advaita Vedanta.
17. State the view of perception according to Nyaya.
18. discuss the non soul theory of Buddhism.
19. discuss the doctrine of maya in advaita Vedanta.
20. discuss Jaina concept of liberation. (10×6 =60Marks)

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