WBCHSE HS Philosophy Practice Questions - West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Class 12 Philosophy Exam - WBCHSE HS Philosophy Practice Questions - West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Class 12 Philosophy Exam

Question 1

Which of the following valid means of knowledge (Pramana) is exclusively accepted by the Carvaka school of Indian philosophy?

Perception (Pratyaksha) Inference (Anumana) Verbal Testimony (Sabda) Comparison (Upamana)

Correct Answer:

Perception (Pratyaksha)

Question 2

Why does the Carvaka philosophy reject Inference (Anumana) as an independent Pramana?

Because inference requires divine intervention to produce true belief. Because establishing an unconditional universal relation (Vyapti) through sense perception is impossible. Because inference is accepted only in religious matters and not in physical science. Because inference yields absolute certainty, making empirical observation unnecessary.

Correct Answer:

Because establishing an unconditional universal relation (Vyapti) through sense perception is impossible.

Question 3

What is the Carvaka view regarding the nature of the self or soul (Atman)?

The soul is an eternal, uncreated spiritual substance distinct from the physical body. The soul undergoes endless cycles of rebirth based on past karmic impressions. The self is identical with the living body endowed with consciousness (Dehatmavada). The soul is an illusion produced by the reflection of Brahman on Maya.

Correct Answer:

The self is identical with the living body endowed with consciousness (Dehatmavada).

Question 4

According to Carvaka ethics, which Purushartha (human end) is considered the supreme goal of life?

Dharma (Moral duty) Artha (Material wealth) as an end in itself Moksha (Spiritual liberation) Kama (Sensual pleasure and enjoyment)

Correct Answer:

Kama (Sensual pleasure and enjoyment)

Question 5

Why does Carvaka reject Verbal Testimony (Sabda) as a trustworthy source of knowledge?

Because verbal testimony is valid only if corroborated by sensory perception. Because language lacks grammatical structure to express truth. Because words have no innate capacity to denote external objects. Because scripture was composed in ancient languages no longer understood.

Correct Answer:

Because verbal testimony is valid only if corroborated by sensory perception.

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