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of Printed Pages : 3 MPYE-005
M.A. PHILOSOPHY (MAPY)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
MPYE-005 : WORLD RELIGIONS
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer all five questions.
(ii) All questions carry equal marks.
(iii) Answers to questions no. 1 and 2 should be in about
500 words each.
1. Substantiate the characteristics of Sramanic
tradition with the philosophical teachings and
practices of Buddhism and Jainism. 20
OR
Evaluate the religious philosophy of Hinduism
from the Vedic perspective. 20
2. Explain the concept of God according to Judaism
and compare it with that of Christianity. 20
OR
Write an essay on Islamic philosophy and
examine its aspects. 20
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3. Answer any two of the following questions in
about 200 words each :
(a) Explain the unique aspects of Jaina concept
of Soul and establish its relation with Jaina
ethics and Liberation. 10
(b) Describe the Sikh understanding of Ultimate
Reality and bring out the Hindu and Islamic
elements in it. 10
(c) Critically analyse the Christian concept of
the Origin of the World and examine God’s
link with the changes in the world. 10
(d) Introduce the unique features and beliefs of
Shintoism. 10
4. Answer any four of the following questions in
about 150 words each :
(a) Explain the No-soul theory of Buddhism. 5
(b) Examine the purpose of Varna dharma. 5
(c) What is Incarnation according to
Christianity ? 5
(d) Enumerate the Pillars of Faith in Islam. 5
(e) Describe the eschatology of Zoroastrianism. 5
(f) What are the main sects in Jainism ? 5
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5. Write short notes on any five of the following in
about 100 words each :
(a) Nibbana 4
(b) Madhyamika 4
(c) Purusarthas 4
(d) Khalsa Movement 4
(e) Messianic Era 4
(f) The Doctrine of Trinity 4
(g) Belief in Prophets or Rusul 4
(h) Zhong (Loyalty) 4
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