1.

Which of the following statements are correct about Indian WorldView:

a. The nature of reality and the connection of human beings with the
environment is of integral perspective.
b. The nature of time is more like a straight line, which ends at a different point
from where it started.
c. Human nature is considered to be ever-evolving and inherently divine.
d. Some human beings are sinners, but most human beings are sacred.
Ans- a & c

2. According to Yogic literature, there are four steps to attaining well-being:

a. Bhakti Yoga, Gyan Yoga, Karma Yoga and Raja Yoga
b. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha
c. Tapaḥ, Apaiśhunam, Svādhyāyaḥ and Sattva-sanśhuddhiḥ
d. Tattvabodha, Indriyajaya, Dharm Kriya and Sukhayu-Hitayu
Ans- d

3. Self-reflection, emotional regulation, prosocial behaviour such as empathy and

compassion, decisiveness, spirituality, acceptance of uncertainty are six aspects of:
a. Mindfulness
b. Wisdom
c. Emotional intelligence
d. Knowledge
Ans- b

4. Assertion (A): Tattvabodh includes education, but it is not only formal education.
Reason (R): Tattvabodh is related to learning at psychomotor, emotional, and higher
cognitive levels.
Codes:
a. Both (A) and (R) are true.
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
d. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans-a

5. One term used in the yogic tradition, as well as in the ayurvedic tradition, is called
Sattvavajaya. Sattvavajaya is:
a. the psychophysical exercise designed to achieve a regulatory mechanism over
other’s psyche in dealing with social challenges and subduing and balancing
emotional challenges.
b. the psychophysical exercise designed to achieve a regulatory mechanism over
the human psyche in dealing with environmental stressors and subduing and
balancing emotional stresses.
c. the cognitive skill, usually developed through meditation, of sustaining
meta-awareness of the contents of one's own mind in the present moment.
 d. a martial art, both a form of exercise with a spiritual dimension stemming
from concentration and self-discipline.
Ans- b

6. Assertion (A): Following dharma meaning living and behaving in harmony with self
with social and natural environment.
Reason (R): Dharma is belief in a god or gods and the activities that are connected
with this belief, such as praying or worshipping in a temple.
Codes:
a. Both (A) and (R) are true.
b. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
c. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
d. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Ans-c

7. According to Indian tradition, Dharmik Dristi (vision) means:

a. See everything in self and self in everything
b. Seeing the distant future and the past
c. The power to see divine and superhuman events
d. The power to look deeper into something
Ans- a

8. Four Purusharthas are:

a. Bhakti , Gyan , Karma and Moksha
b. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha
c. Tapaḥ, Apaiśhunam, Svādhyāyaḥ and Sattva-sanśhuddhiḥ
d. Tattvabodha, Indriyajaya, Dharm Kriya and Sukhayu-Hitayu
Ans- b

9. The prosperity in the Indian tradition is reflected in the form of goddess Lakshmi. In
the tradition, 8 types of Lakshmi’s are identified. Find out which one gives spiritual
awakening?
a. Santana Lakshmi
b. Dhana Lakshmi
c. Gaja Lakshmi
d. Adi Lakshmi
Ans- d

10. What is the sign of dukhayu and ahitayu?

a. who work both for the present as well as for the future, who have the long
term perspective.
b. who are regularly engaged in the sacrifice, regularly engaged in meditation,
regularly engaged in sadhana.
c. who are the well-wishers of all beings.
 d. who are not thoughtful before taking any action and desire the wealth of
others.

Ans: d