UPSC Prelims Marathon 5 March – Heterodox Schools of Indian Philosophy – 2025

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Question No. 1

Consider the following statements:
1.The saints of Saivism and Vaishnavism simplified the use of Tamil language with the application of music.
2.The saints of Saivism and Vaishnavism brought the local and regional ethos into the mainstream.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 2

The “Basava and Channabasava” was related to which of the following?

ABuddhism

BJainism

CVir Shaiva movement

DAlvars movement

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Question No. 3

Which of the following were traits of Lingayats?
1.Supported caste system
2.Rejected pilgrimage
3.Supported widow remarriage
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 4

Consider the following statements regarding “Varmam”:
1.It was founded by Panduranga.
2.It is a kind of martial art for self-defense and medical treatment simultaneously.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 5

The “Nath Panthis” was related to which of the following?

AKabirdas

BGoraknath

CTulsiram

DShankara

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Question No. 6

Consider the following statements:
1.The heterodox schools recognize the authority of the Vedas.
2.The Vedanta school of philosophy has no place for God in it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 7

Which of the following is/are part of shatdarshan?
1.Samkhya
2.Yoga
3.Nyaya
Select the correct answer from below given codes:

AOnly one

BOnly two

COnly three

DNone

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Question No. 8

Consider the following statements:
1.Samkhya is the oldest philosophy school.
2.It emphasizes more self-knowledge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 9

Consider the following statements regarding “Yoga philosophy”:
1.It was founded by Gautama.
2.Practice of control over pleasure, senses and bodily organs is a central theme of this school.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

A1 only

B2 only

CBoth 1 and 2

DNeither 1 nor 2

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Question No. 10

Which of the following philosophy also called “School of Analysis”?

ASamkhya

BYoga

CNyaya

DPurva Mimansa

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