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 ?

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Q: 56 (IAS/2022)
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 ?

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General Knowledge

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IAS

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Aryadeva was a Buddhist scholar, known for his text 'Catuhsataka' which is considered one of the most important texts of the Mahayana tradition. Dignaga was also a Buddhist scholar, known for his contribution to the field of logic and epistemology. Nathamuni was a Vaishnava scholar, who is credited with reviving the Sri Vaishnava tradition and compiling the devotional poems of the Tamil Alvars into the text 'Nalayira Divya Prabandham'.

 

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

Topics:

  • Indian philosophy and religion
  • Jainism, Buddhism, and Vaishnavism
  • Famous scholars of these religions
  • Development of Indian philosophical thought

Sources:

  • NCERT textbooks on Indian history and philosophy
  • Reference books on Indian philosophy and religion such as "A History of Indian Philosophy" by Surendranath Dasgupta and "Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" by Sue Hamilton
  • Online resources such as the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

NCERT and reference book chapters:

  • Class 11 NCERT textbook "Themes in World History" Chapter 7: Changing Traditions of Class and Caste, Chapter 9: The Industrial Revolution
  • Class 12 NCERT textbook "Themes in Indian History Part I" Chapter 2: Writing and City Life, Chapter 4: The Central Islamic Lands, Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
  • Chapter 3 "The Early Indian Tradition" in "A History of Indian Philosophy" by Surendranath Dasgupta
  • Chapter 4 "Buddhist Philosophy" in "Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" by Sue Hamilton

Related concepts:

  • Jainism: Five Great Vows, Ahimsa, Tirthankaras
  • Buddhism: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, Nirvana
  • Vaishnavism: Bhakti, Avatar, Krishna, Rama
  • Indian philosophical schools: Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa

By studying these topics, sources, and concepts, one can gain a deeper understanding of Indian history, philosophy, and religion, and be better equipped to answer questions such as the one given above.