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Introduction to

Indic Knowledge System (IKS)

Question Bank

Semester

Institute of Indic Studies

Gujarat University

1. Full form of IKS is _____________________ a. Indian Knowledge System b. Iran Knowledge System c. Indic Knowledge System d. Intensive Knowledge System
2. Foundational building blocks of any civilizational knowledge system (CKS)) are a. Truth b. Goodness c. Beauty d. All of the above
3. WKS stands for a. West Knowledge System b. Western Knowledge System c. World Knowledge System d. Whole Knowledge System
4. Limitations of western knowledge system are a. Diversity b. Incomplete in its outlook and worldview c. Definitions are vague d. All of the above
5. Indic Knowledge System define Truth, Goodness and Beauty in one word that is a. Sam Chitta Anand b. Sat Chitta Anand c. Sat Chitta Ahankar d. None of the above
6. According to IKS Anand is ______ a. Experience Material World b. Experiencing Inner Bliss c. Experience Happiness d. All of the above
7. According to IKS Chitta is ________ a. Moving from Satva to tamas b. Moving from Rajas to Satva c. Moving from Tamas to Rajas to Satva d. None of the above e.
8. ________is major text of sociology a. Natya Shashtra b. Arth Shashtra c. Dharm Shashtra d. Nyay Shashtra
9. India is _________Centric Civilization a. Knowledge b. Material c. Science d. None of the above
10. World’s largest collection of Manuscripts is in ___________

d. Atharvaved

19. Arthsastra is Upved of _________ a. Yajurved b. Rigved c. Samved d. Atharvaved
20. There are ______ vedangas a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 5
21. From the following which is not the Vedanga a. Kalp b. Yukti c. Vyakran d. Jyotish
22. Four vedas are a. Rigved, Yajurved, Samved, Atharvaved b. Rigved, Yajurved, Dhanurved, Atharvaved c. Rigved, Yajurved, Samved, Ayurved d. Rigved, Yajurved, Gandharvved, Atharvaved
23. Ancient Indian Knowledge is preserved in/by a. Guru Shishya Parampara b. Inscriptions on Temples c. Manuscripts d. All of the above
24. Chaturdasa VIdyas include________ a. Veda b. Vedangas c. Upangas d. All of the above
25. Upangas are _______ a. Itihas & Purana b. Dharma Shastra c. Nyay & Mimamsa d. All of the above
26. There are _______ purushartha a. 3 b. 5 c. 4 d. 2
27. There are _________kala a. 55 b. 64 c. 33 d. 20
28. Yukti Kalptaru is the ancient text for ______________

a. Architecture b. Yantra c. Mantra d. Ship Building

29. Darshan are _____ in numbers a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7
30. _________Darshanas are related to Logic and Epistemology a. Nyaya & Vaisheshik b. Nyaya & Miamsa c. Vaisheshik & Sankhya d. Vaisheshik & Yoga
31. _________Darshana is related to health a. Nyaya b. Sankhya c. Vaisheshik d. Yoga
32. Rasratnakar is the text related to __________ a. Alchemy b. Botany c. Maths d. Physics
33. Amarkosa is the text for __________ a. Alchemy b. Linguistics c. Astronomy d. Health
34. Connect the right a) Manu Smriti – Public Administration b) Chandah Shastra – Metrical Pattern, Prosody c) Astadhyayi – Linguistic d) Samrangana Sutradhara – Architecture a. A-c , b-d, c-a,d-c b. A-a, b-b, c-c, d-d c. A-d, b-c,c-b,d-b d. A-b,b-a,c-d,d-a
35. From the following which is not the text of Architecture a. Kasyapa Silpa Sastra b. Mayamata c. Manasara d. Narada Sukta
36. Find the odd one out a. Sulba Sutra b. Astang-hrdaya c. Brahat Samhita

d. Samveda

46. _________sets the rule for a stable mind and daily life activities a. Rigveda b. Atharva Veda c. Yajurveda d. Samveda
47. _______ contain commentaries on the mantras of Veda a. Brahamana b. Upanishada c. Vedang d. Aranyak
48. ________are considered as bridge between Brahmanas and Upanisadas a. Aranayka b. Upaveda c. Upnishada d. None of the above
49. ____________are the philosophical treaties dealing with the ultimate problems of life that every one of us confronts. a. Aranyak b. Upaveda c. Upanisada d. Brahmana
50. Total ______upanisadas are there a. 107 b. 108 c. 106 d. 18
51. Rigveda has _______Upanisadas a. 10 b. 16 c. 31 d. 51
52. Yajurveda has _______Upanisadas a. 10 b. 16 c. 31 d. 51
53. Samveda has _______Upanisadas a. 10 b. 16 c. 31 d. 51
54. Atharvaveda has _______Upanisadas a. 10 b. 16 c. 31 d. 51

55. The science of pronunciation in Vedang known as _______ a. Siksa b. Vyakran c. Nirukta d. Kalpa
56. The rules of grammar in Vedanga known as ___________ a. Siksa b. Vyakran c. Nirukta d. Kalpa
57. The text of etymology in Vedang known as ___________ a. Siksa b. Vyakran c. Nirukta d. Kalpa
58. In Vedanga _______can be considered as a user manual that provides instructions and directions to lead all aspect of life a. Siksa b. Vyakrana c. Jyotish d. Kalpa
59. The knowledge of the movement of stars and planetary bodies is called ______in Vedanga a. Siksa b. Vyakrana c. Jyotish d. Kalpa
60. Indian Philosophical system can be classified in to __________ systems a. Vedic b. Non Vedic c. Both a and b d. None of the above
61. _____is the author of Samkhya Darshan a. Kapil b. Gautam c. Kanad d. Vyasa
62. Yoga Darshan founded by __________ a. Kapil b. Gautam c. Patanjali d. Kanad
63. Nyaya Sashtra developed by _______ a. Gautam b. Kanad c. Kapil d. Patanjali

73. _______school of thoughts is in line with several concepts of vedic schools of philosophy. a. Carvaka b. Jain c. Budhha d. Advaita
74. Approach of ________darshana is to valid knowledge of the “Reality” a. Samkhya - Yoga b. Nyaya - Vaisheshik c. Mimamsa - Vedanta d. All of the above
75. Approach of ________darshana is to understand the properties of “matter” and its “role” a. Samkhya - Yoga b. Nyaya - Vaisheshik c. Mimamsa - Vedanta d. All of the above
76. Approach of ________darshana is to direct guidance of Vedic corpus a. Samkhya - Yoga b. Nyaya - Vaisheshik c. Mimamsa - Vedanta d. All of the above
77. From the following which is the major Upanisada of Rigveda a. Aitareya b. Taittiriya c. Chandogya d. Mandukya
78. From the following which is the major Upanisada of Yajurveda a. Aitareya b. Taittiriya c. Chandogya d. Mandukya
79. From the following which is the major Upanisada of Samveda a. Aitareya b. Taittiriya c. Chandogya d. Mandukya
80. From the following which is the major Upanisada of Atharvaveda a. Aitareya b. Taittiriya c. Chandogya d. Mandukya
81. There are 4 mahavkyas from 4 vedas, तत् त्िम् असि is the Mahavakya from _______ a. Rigveda b. Yajurveda c. Artharvaveda d. Samveda

82. There are 4 mahavkyas from 4 vedas, प्रज्ञानं ब्रह्म is the Mahavakya from _______ a. Rigveda b. Yajurveda c. Artharvaveda d. Samveda
83. There are 4 mahavkyas from 4 vedas, अहम् ब्रह्मास्मम is the Mahavakya from

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    a. Rigveda b. Yajurveda c. Artharvaveda d. Samveda
84. There are 4 mahavkyas from 4 vedas, अयम आत्म ब्रह्म is the Mahavakya from

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    a. Rigveda b. Yajurveda c. Atharvaveda d. Samveda
85. There are _____smriti texts and _______ puran texts a. 17 , 18 b. 14 , c. 18 , d. 108,
86. ______-are the established principles in various branches of science a. Siddhanta b. Vedanga c. Upanisada d. Aranyaka
87. There are ______Siddhantas related to field of Astronomy & Mathematics a. 12 b. 18 c. 8 d. 10
88. Rishi Bharadwaj was known as father of _________ a. Yantra Sashtra b. Nauka Sasthra c. Bhaashaa Sashtra d. Natya Sashtra
89. Vaimanik Sashtra is the part of __________ a. Yuktikalptaru b. Rasendramanagalam c. Yantrasarvasva d. Bhaskaracarya
90. ________ is the major text on Public Administration a. Arthsashtra b. Siddhanta siromani c. Nyaya Sutra

b. Katyayana c. Aryabhata d. Shalya

100. Which are the famous mathematicians in ancient India a. Varah Mihira b. Brahmgupta c. Shridhara d. All of the above
101. Following are the authors of Sulba Sutra a. Apastambha b. Katyayana c. Manava d. All of the above
102. The known oldest manuscript for mathematics was found in __________Pakistan a. Bakshali b. Mihira c. Bhanushali d. None of the above
103. Types of ______________are the most complex aspect in Sulba Sutra a. Chithi b. Akruti c. Vruti d. All of the above
104. Fire Altars in ancient times known as ________ a. Akruti b. Chithi c. Vrutti d. None of the above
105. __________proided very clear guidelines to construct the various Chithis a. Sulba Sutra b. Aryabhatiya c. Surya Siddhanta d. None of the above
106. _______ Sutras are rules for performing the Yajna. a. Siddhanta b. Srauta c. Sulba d. None Of the above
107. As per Sulba Sutra basic vedic unit of measurement is ________ a. Angula b. Meter c. Stupi d. None of the above
108. In ____________ number system number associated with the being. a. Katapayadi Sankhya b. Aryabhatiya c. Bhut Sankhya

d. All of the above

109. _____________ number system is based on the letters of Sanskrit alphabets a. Katapayadi Sankhya b. Aryabhatiya c. Bhut Sankhya d. All of the above
110. ___________introduces a formal definition of the word “Sunya” to denote the zero. a. Agam Sashtra b. Chandah Sashtra c. Panchtantra d. None of the above
111. ___________is the first text on astronomy in India. a. Siddhanta b. Panchratna c. Aryabhatiya d. Rasendramalika
112. Sukla Paksha is considered from ________ a. Amavasya to Purnima b. Purnima to Amavasya c. Ekam to Amavasya d. Ekam to Purnima
113. Krsna Paksha is considered from ________ a. Amavasya to Purnima b. Purnima to Amavasya c. Ekam to Amavasya d. Ekam to Purnima
114. In Indic System, the ecliptic is divided in to 27 equal divisions, known as _______ a. Graha b. Nakshatra c. Tara d. b and c
115. Aryabhatiya Bhasya was written by ______ a. Manav b. Apstambha c. Nilkantha Somayaji d. Mihira
116. In ancient India astronomical instruments water clock known as _________ a. Ghati Yantra b. Sanku c. Gola Yantra d. Kapala Yantra
117. Panca Siddhantika written by _________ a. Aryabhata b. Brahmgupata c. Varah Mihir d. Lalla
118. In Shiva Purana’s____________ describes about human anatomy in details.

a. Mercury b. Iron c. Dimond d. Zinc

128. The ________ was used for the extraction of ‘essences’ of metals, consisting of two rimmed vessels, with fire urged from above and a side blower; besides the metals, the vessels would be filled with charcoal a. Musa Yantra b. Koshthi Yantra c. Svedani Yantra d. Dola Yantra
129. The ____________, a big earthen vessel used for steaming in ancient India. a. Musa Yantra b. Koshthi Yantra c. Svedani Yantra d. Dola Yantra
130. The_________, used for fumigation of gold leaves or silver foils with fumes of sulphur or other substances. a. Musa Yantra b. Koshthi Yantra c. Dhupa Yantra d. Dola Yantra
131. The ___________ includes various recipes, for instance for the preparation of a glutinous material to be applied on the roofs and walls of houses and temples. a. Bṛhat Saṃhitā b. Rasmalika c. Rasendraratna d. None of the above
132. Studies on the _______________provide rich insights in to Zinc mining in ancient India a. Dariba b. Zawar c. Chitradurga d. Khetri
133. Ancient Indians adopted a novel technique of downward drift reduction distillation process for _____production a. Copper b. Iron c. Gold d. Zinc
134. ___________mentions the relative properties of iron-carbon alloys produced in different regions of India a. Bṛhat Saṃhitā b. Rasmalika c. Rasendraratna d. Yuktikalptaru
135. Sthapatya includes ___________

a. Architecture and Planning b. Architecture and Designing c. Planning and Execution d. None of the above

136. _______ was a planned city with the streets generally oriented along with the cardinal directions. a. Lothal b. Rakhi Gadhi c. Harappa d. None of the above
137. The architectural legacy of India can be understood from the archaeological excavations pointing to town planning and a large number of monuments maintained by a. Architecture Society of India b. Archaeological Survey of India c. Monument Society of India d. Both b and c
138. __________ are the well-developed towns of ancient India a. Lothal b. Mohenjo-Daro c. Dholavira d. All of the above
139. _________is the oldest live dam in the world located on the river Kaveri, Tamil Nadu a. The Grand Anicut b. Qattinah Dam c. Cornalvo Dam d. None of the above
140. _________is a knowledge related to architecture and planning. a. Chaturdasa Vidya b. Vastu Vidya c. Sthapatya Vidya d. None of the above
141. In Vastu Sashtra ____________ domains are discussed a. Town Planning b. Temple Architecture c. Civil Architecture d. All of the above
142. Vastu Sashtra provides ______________ a. an order for construction; b. creating sacredness c. Integrating architecture with nature and the cosmos utilizing geometrical alignment, geometric patterns, rhythm, and symmetry d. All of the above
143. _________________ discussed treatise on architecture and iconography. a. Kasyapa Silpa b. Narada Silpa sastra c. Visvakarma Prakasa

d. Sakala

152. The planning and architectural aspects detailed in Vastu can be viewed using ______part classification of the concepts. a. 9 b. 10 c. 8 d. 4
153. In Vastu building or any infrastructure depends up on certain characteristics of the Yajmana, like….. a. Horoscope b. Profession c. Varna d. All of the above
154. According to ________four types of silpi (technicians) work on a building. a. Mayamata b. Narad Sthaptya sukta c. Kasyap stapatya d. None of the above
155. The master of architect is called ___________in Vastu sastra a. Sthapati b. Vardhaki c. Taksaka d. Sutragrahin
156. A good Stapati must be endowed with a. Sastra, Karma, Prajna, Sila b. Sastra, Karma, Sila c. Sastra d. Prajna
157. The ___________is the draftsman, who does the layout with Sutra (Cord) for all measurements. a. Sutragrahin b. Taksaka c. Vardhaki d. Sthapati
158. ____________is an accurate measurer and sculptor who carves stone, wood, clay etc. a. Sutragrahin b. Taksaka c. Vardhaki d. Sthapati
159. There is a specific chapter in Brhat-samhita, Vajra-lepa-laksanadhyaya on the preparation of ________ which helps in making the building or architecture adamantine. a. Brick b. Glue c. Door d. All of the above

160. In Vastu __________deals with two aspects: interior and exterior design of a building and repair and modification. a. Vastu b. Alankarana c. Padvinyasa d. Sthapatya
161. In Vastu Texts market for main artisans known as _________ a. Durga b. Nigama c. Kheta d. Gram
162. In Vastu Texts Residential University village known as _________ a. Vihara b. Durga c. Nigam d. Sthaniya
163. In India two cities named __________& ___________have borrowed ideas from ancient Indian town planning concepts. a. Jaipur, Delhi b. Jaipur, Chandigadh c. Udaipur, Chandigadh d. Hyderabad, Jaipur
164. Jaipur city is built of the ________model of town planning a. Prastara b. Svastika c. Dandaka d. Sarvatobhadra
165. Chandigadh city is built of the ________model of town planning a. Prastara b. Svastika c. Dandaka d. Sarvatobhadra
166. The North Indian style of temple architecture is known as ____________& the South Indian style of temple architecture is known as _________ a. Dravida & Nagara b. Nagara & Dravida c. Padma, Nagara d. Padma, Dravida
167. ____________is the womb of the temple, where the presiding deityis to be placed. a. Garbhgrha b. Mandapa c. Prastara d. Stupi
168. __________ is the pavilion structure in front of garbhagrha. a. Garbhgrha b. Mandapa c. Prastara