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2022 · Question 56 · Religion and Philosophy
With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs : Historical person | Known as 1. Aryadeva — Jaina scholar 2. Dignaga — Buddhist scholar 3. Nathamuni — Vaishnava scholar How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
Choose your answer(a)None of the pairs(b)Only one pair(c)Only two pairs(d)All three pairs
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
2022 · Question 95 · Religion and Philosophy
The world’s second tallest statue in sitting pose of Ramanuja was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad recently. Which one of the following statements correctly represents the teachings of Ramanuja ?
Choose your answer(a)The best means of salvation was devotion.(b)Vedas are eternal, self-existent and wholly authoritative.(c)Logical arguments were essential means for the highest bliss.(d)Salvation was to be obtained through meditation.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)