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BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP PHILOSOPHY)
co Term-End Examination
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O December, 2016
ELECTIVE COURSE : PHILOSOPHY
BPY-001 : INDIAN PHILOSOPHY PART - I
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) Answer all five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should be in about
400 words each.

1. What are Vedangas ? Explain their functions in 20

detail.
OR
Explain the Cosmology of Uddaalaka as described 20
in the Chandogya Upanishad in detail.

2. What are the different states of consciousness as 20

given in the Mandukya Upanishad ? Explain.
OR
Give a detailed account of Jaina epistemology. 20

3. Answer any two of the following questions in

about 200 words each :
(a) Discuss the nature of Brahman as described 10
in the Mundaka Upanishad.
(b) Examine the philosophical implications of 10
Tajjalanjti as given in Chandogya
Upanishad.

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 (c) Explain the different theories of theology in 10
the Vedas.
(d) Give an account of the practical teachings 10
of Buddhism.

4. Answer any four of the following questions in

about 150 words each :
(a) What are the three visualizations of creation 5
in the Aitareopanishad ?
(b) Describe the vision of life in the Isa 5
Upanishad.
(c) Explain briefly the metaphysical views of 5
Buddhism.
(d) Give a brief account of the Vaibhasika and 5
the Sautrantika Schools of Buddhism.
(e) Write a short note on the meaning and 5
classification of the Vedas.
(f) Briefly explain the unique features of the 5
Svetasvatara Upanishad.

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in

about 100 words each :
(a) Mythology 4
(b) Bheeshma's political philosophy 4
(c) Swapiti 4
(d) Moksha 4
(e) Nature of self in the Katha Upanishad 4
(f) Prana and human body 4
(g) Tri ratnas in Jainism 4
(h) Nirvana 4

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