Schools of Philosophy & Calendars in India

1. Consider the following statements: (UPSC / IAS 2004)

Islamic calendar is 12 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar.
The Islamic calendar begun in AD 632.
Gregorian calendar is a solar calendar.

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) (i) only

b) (i) and (ii)

c) (i) and (iii)

d) (iii) only

2. With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider

the following statements regarding Samkhya School: (UPSC / IAS 2013)

Samkhya does not accept the theory of rebirth ortrans migration of soul.
Samkhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) Only (i)

b) Only (ii)

c) Both (i) and (ii)

d) Neither (i) nor (ii)

3. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian

Philosophy? (UPSC / IAS 2014)

a) Mimamsa and Vedanta

b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika

c) Lokayata and Kapalika

d) Samkhya and Yoga

4. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian