US1IKBCA08 || Indian Knowledge System

Question Bank
UNIT-1: SPRITUAL BHARAT AND INTRODUCTION TO IKS

1) _________ is comprised of eternal and temporary matters, which results in detachment

from the entire realm of Maya.
A. Knowledge of God B. Wisdom C. Spirituality D. None
2) The path of knowledge for attaining God is called ______
A. Karma Marg B. Gyanmarg C. Yoga Marg D. None
3) Bhakti- marg is a Sanskrit term that means _______.
A. Path of devotion B. Knowledge C. Faith D. Seva
4) _____________may not include in characteristics of unity
A. Humility B. Intolerance C. Gentleness D. Patience
5) The unity in diversity of India is because of___________
A. Our long history B. Rich heritage C. Social division D. A&B
6) Which of the following is an example of unity in diversity in India?
A. The people of India living in different parts speak different languages
B. All Indians share the same national pride of having India as their motherland
C. Both a & b
D. None of these
7) How can we become truly happy in life forever?
A. By social networking watching movies
B. By accumulating a lot of wealth
C. Becoming a famous person
D. By serving the supreme lord with devotion.
8) _____________ is the root of all knowledge. It is considered as mother of all sciences.
A. Science B. Philosophy C. Mathematics D. Astronomy
9) Which is deeply intertwined with the Indian knowledge system?
A. Spirituality B. Astronomy C. Science and Mathematics D.None
10) Indian mathematicians developed concepts such as zero, the decimal is based on ______
A. DASANS B. ASTRONOMY C. SECIENE D. NONE OH THESE
11) IKS stands for_______________.
A. Indian Knowledge System C. Indian Kind System
B. Indian Karma System D. Indian knowledge Scheme
12) Indian Knowledge System developed through________________
A. Experience B. Observation C. Experimentation D. All of these
13) ____________addresses physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.
A. Ayurveda B. Yoga C. Veda D. Vedic Science
14) During ___________ period, various philosophical schools emerged, including Vedanta,
Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika. Samkhya, and Mimamsa.
A. 500 BCE - 200 BCE C. 300 BCE - 1200 CE
B. 16th century D. 18th century
15) The Indian knowledge system faced significant challenges during the ________ period as
European powers exerted (applied) the irinfluence.
A. Colonial B. Medieval C. Vedic D. Upanishad
16) The________ period, characterized by the composition oftheRigveda, Samaveda,
Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda.
A. Colonial B. Medieval C. Vedic D. Upanishad

Short Questions
1. Define: Bhakti Marg, Yoga Marg.
2. What can you expect from Yoga Marga?
3. List out Eight Limbs of Yoga
4. Define term spirituality.
5. List few aspects of Bhartiya spirituality.
6. List three components of IKS.
7. Mentioned the areas (scope) where IKS will be implements.
8. Write importance of IKS in brief.
9. List out various components of Indian Knowledge System.
10. Write advantages of Indian Knowledge System
11. Explain Vedic Period in brief.
12. Explain Gurukul System in brief.

Long Questions
1. Write a Short Note on Bhartiya Concept of Spirituality with diagram.
2. Define Gyaan Marg. Explain it in details.
3. List out Eight limbs of yoga. Explain Yoga Marg in details
4. Write down various advantages of Unity in Diversity.
5. What is IKS? Explain role of IKS in detail
6. Discuss knowledge system of modern world.
7. Discuss importance (need), aspects and objectiveof IKS in detail.
8. Explain Indian Knowledge System in Ancient India and in Modern India?
9. Explain Historical Developments of Indian Knowledge System.

UNIT-2: CONTRIBUTION OF IKS TO THE WORLD

1) Who is known for the discovery of zero and its application in calculating the
distance between the Earth and the Moon?
A. Brahmgupta B. Baudhayan C. Aryabhatta D. Bhaskaracharya
2) Which mathematical concept was NOT described in Jain literature?
A. Quadratic equations B. Fractions C. Trigonometry D. Logarithms
3) Which section of Aryabhattiya covers topics such as number theory, geometry,
trigonometry, and algebra?
A. First section B. Second section C. Third section D. Fourth section
4) Chemistry is traditionally divided into_____________ major sub
disciplines.
A. Four B. Three C. Five D. Six
5) Which of the Botany branch is the study of organism and environmental condition?
A. Plant Pathology B. Plant Ecology C. Palaeobotany D. Forensic Botany
6) Which branch of chemistry devoted to the study of the behaviour of matter at an
atomic or molecular level?
A. organic chemistry B. inorganic chemistry
B. analytical chemistry D. physical chemistry
7) Dholavira is an archaeological site is associated with which period?
A. Gupta Period B. Magadha Period C. Indus valley civilization D. Chalukya
Period
8) The city of Lothal stood beside a tributary of the ___________
A. Sabarmati, in Gujarat C. Kachcha, in Gujarat
B. Narmada, in Gujarat D. Mhisagar, in Gujarat
9) The name Mohenjo-Daro means________________ and it is the most well-known
Indus site.
A. Mound of the Line C. Mound of the Dade
 B. Mound of the square D. Mound of the eliminate
10) What are the three fundamental doshas in Ayurveda?
A. Vata, Pitta, Kapha C. Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa
B. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas D. Prana, Apana, Vyana
11) In Ayurveda, which dosha is associated with the elements of air and ether (space)?
A. Vata B. Pitta C. Kapha D. Prana
12) Which branch of Ayurveda deals with the surgical aspect of medicine?
A. Kaya Chikitsa C. ShalyaChikitsa
B. VrishaChikitsa D. BalaChikitsa
13) What is the primary goal of AyurvedicRasayana therapy?
A. To promote rejuvenation and longevity C. To treat acute diseases
B. To perform surgical procedures D. To detoxify the body
14) What does the Bhartiya Rasa "Shringara" represent?
A. Joy and laughter C. Sorrow and empathy
B. Love, beauty, and romance D. Heroism and valor
15) Which Rasa is associated with the emotion of fear and dread in Bhartiya aesthetics?
A. Hasya B. Karuna C. Bhayanaka D. Veera
16) Which Rasa in Indian aesthetics inspires feelings of wonder and amazement?
A. Raudra B. Adbhuta C. Bibhatsa D. Shringara

Short Questions
1. Who was the ancient Indian mathematician credited with calculating the value of pi
and describing a version of the Pythagoras theorem?
2. Which mathematician introduced negative numbers and operations on zero into
mathematics in the 7th century?
3. What is Life Science?
4. List out the types Chemistry.
5. List out the branches of Botany.
6. How many broad orders of Temples in which country?
7. What is Lothal famous for?
8. What is ayurveda?
9. List branches of ayurveda.
10. List books and pioneers of Ayurveda.
 11. Explain the concept of "Rasa" in Bhartiya aesthetics and its significance in literature
and art.

Long Questions
1. Discuss the contributions of Aryabhatta to both mathematics and astronomy during
ancient India. How did his work advance these fields?
2. What is Chemistry? Define types of Chemistry in detail.
3. Define the term Botany and branches of Botany in detail.
4. Write a short note on Lothal.
5. Write a short note on Dholera.
6. Write a short note on Mohanjo Daro.
7. Draw a Temple Architecture and Write short note on Temple Architecture.
8. Explain uses of ayurveda in real life.
9. Describe all principles of Ayurveda.
10. Explore the role of the Rasa "Veera" in Indian literature and its significance in
portraying heroism and valor.