Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Identify the correct statements pertaining to Buddhist philosophy:

(A) It is by not following the path of moderation between severe penance and self-indulgence that human beings can rise above these worldly troubles.
(B) The world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing.
(C) The world is soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it.
(D) Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (B), (C) and (D)

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(B), (C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C) and (D) only

(A) It is by not following the path of moderation between severe penance and self-indulgence that human beings can rise above these worldly troubles. (Incorrect). It is by following the path of moderation between severe penance and self-indulgence that human beings can rise above these worldly troubles. 
(B) The world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing. (Correct)
(C) The world is soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. (Correct)
(D) Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence. (Correct)