Where was the first psychology department set up in India?
A. Delhi University
B. Madras University
C. Calcutta University
D. Allahabad University
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Arrange the following in chronology.
1. Department of Psychology started in Allahabad.
2. Girindra Shekhar Bose published journal 'Samiksha'.
3. Independent psychology department set up in DU.
4. Department of Applied Psychology
established in University of Mumbai.
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 2, 1, 3, 4
D. 4, 3, 1, 2
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Which state of mind is related to cosmic consciousness?
A. Mind and behaviour stress relaxation
B. Mindfulness behavioural stress reduction
C. Mindfulness based state reversal
D. Mindfulness based stress reduction
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What is the name given to the inner battle between the 'self' and 'soul' in Sufism?
A. Nafs
B. Ghalb
C. Run
D. Jihaad
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Name two important pioneers of 19th century who interpreted Indian thoughts in context of Western Philosophy?
A. R.C. Tripathi and Sri Aurobindo
B. Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya and R.C. Tripathi
C. Krishna Chandra Bhattacharya and S. Radhakrishnan
D. S. Radhakrishnan and Sri Aurobindo
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Match the following:
List-I (Terms used in Sufism)
List-II (Physical Aspect)
A. Nafs
1. Heart
B. Ghalb
2. Soul
C. Ruh
3. Self
D. Jihad
4. Inner battle
A. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
B. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
C. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
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Arrange the following in chronological order.
1. Nafs-al-Amanarah
2. Fana
3. Self surrender
4. Non-attachment
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 1, 2, 4, 3
C. 4, 3, 2, 1
D. 3, 2, 1 4
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Who has worked on Psycho-spiritual thought and mental health in mid 20th century?
A. Jadunath Sinha
B. Akhilanand
C. Sri Aurobindo
D. S. Radha Krishnan
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What is 'Supra mentalisation' in integral Yoga ?
A. Realisation of enlightenment
B. Realisation of the supermind
C. Realisation of illumination
D. All of the above
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What are the three types of being according to Sri Aurobindo?
A. Outer, Central, Inner
B. Outer, Inner, Psychic
C. Outer, Inner, Jiva
D. Outer, Inner, Atman
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Indigenous Psychology is closer to
A. Community Psychology
B. Clinical Psychology
C. Cultural Psychology
D. Orgnisation Psychology
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What is the sleep like ignorance or unsconsciousness called in Sufism?
A. Zaaher
B. Tanaasukh
C. Gheflat
D. Samskara
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Consider the following statements
1. Exogenous Indigenisation is integration of modern psychology with Indian thought.
2. Janak Pandey found that unlike the West ingratiation is rampant and risk free in India.
Which among the following is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
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Match the following:
List-I (Layer in Jiva)
List-II (Description)
A. Annamaya Kosha
1. Cognitive Sheath
B. Pranmaya Kosha
2. Life
C. Manomaya Kosha
3. Mental Sheath
D. Vigyanmaya Kosha
4. Product of food
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
C. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
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Which university first published the Indian journal of applied Psychology?
A. Madras
B. Calcutta
C. Delhi
D. Allahabad
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What are the two main branches of Buddhism?
A. Mahayana and Nirvana
B. Ayantavas and Theraveda
C. Theravada and Mahayana
D. Vipassana and Nirvana
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Match the following:
List-I (Koshas as per Indian Context)
List-II (Description of Sheaths)
A. Atman
1. Food
B. Manomaya
2. Life
C. Annamaya
3. Mental sheath
D. Pranamaya
4. Joyous sheath
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
C. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
D. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
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Which stage in Buddhism appears just prior to attain Nirvana?
A. Unreffeed meditation
B. Detachment from joy
C. Reasoning and investigation
D. Detachment from body
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Which is the lowest form of consciousness, which is found in inanimate matter?
A. Sub conscience
B. Higher mind
C. In conscience
D. Illumined mind
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Why did research in psychology began to grow outside university in 1970's ?
A. Lack of Vision
B. Prevalence of students and chronic campus unrest
C. Lack of funding
D. Lack of Infrastructure
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