buddhism jainism & religious movement quiz set 2 Questions and Answers Detailed Explanation

Answer: (d)

The Charvaka School of philosophy holds that knowledge is the product of the combination of four elements which leaves no trace after death. Charvaka philosophy deals with the materialistic philosophy.

It is also known as the Lokayata Philosophy– the philosophy of the masses.

According to Charvaka, there is no other world. Charvaka recognises no existence other than this material world. Since God, soul, and heaven, cannot be perceived, they are not recognised by Charvakas.

Answer: (c)

Vedang is auxiliary to the four Vedas essential for the correct interpretation of the Vedas.

Mundaka Upanisad mentions that there are six Vedanga which is as follows:

1. Siksha is related to sound, letters, pronunciation, the method of teaching and learning of these basic elements.
2. Kalpa: Vedic system involves Karmakaanda (system of prescribed acts and rituals).
3. Vyaakaran / Grammar:- Vyakarana is considered to be a principal part of the six Vedaangas.
4. Nirukta:- Nirukta is a kind of commentary on Nighantu, which is a collection of difficult words of the Veda.
5. The composition of the Vedas indicates consummate development of the knowledge of the poetic meter, chhandas.
6. The sixth Vedaanga relates to Jyotisa - astronomy and astrology. Jyotisa is considered to be the science of light, and it is looked upon as the eyes among the Vedaangas.

Answer: (d)

Answer: (a)

Answer: (a)

Kushinagar is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death.

Answer: (d)

In ancient times there where many Brahmanas, but currently only six are to be found:-

1. Aitareya Brahman Granth based on Rig Veda authored by Rishi Aitareya Mahidaas.
2. Shankhyayan Brahman Granth based on Rig Veda
3. Kaushtiki Brahman based on Rig Veda
4. Shatapath Brahman Granth based on Yajurveda 
5. Maha-Tandya Brahman Granth based on Sam Veda
6. Gopath Brahman Granth based on Atharva Veda