SEM 4 BKS Model Paper

 

SEM 4 BKS Model Paper

Q1. Answer any 5     -    (10 Marks)

1. Why did Nachiketa remain at the Yamraj's door for three days?
1. He was afraid to enter
2. He wanted to test Yamraj's patience
3. He wasnted to ensure his father's promise was fulfilled
4. He was waiting for an invitation
2. How can one achieve a steady mind according to Yuddhisthira?
1. By meditating
2. By serving the elderly
3. By controlling desires
4. By Seeking Knowledge
3. What can be renounced without grief according to Yuddhisthira?
1. Wealth
2. Power
3. Anger 
4. Pleasure
4. What is the significance of Shradha?
1. Controlling the mind 
2. Enduring hardships
3. Having faith in the Guru
4. Concentration of the mind
5. Which internal foe is described as "intense" harmful anger?
1. Kama
2. Krodha
3. Moha
4. Mada
6. What is the ultimate Dharma of a human according to the sacred texts?
1. Fulfilling social obligations
2. Achieving material wealth
3. The search for truth
4. Controlling the senses
7. How does "Moha" manifest in daily life?
1. Expecting gifts in return for favour
2. Embracing humility and selflessness
3. Overcoming jealousy and envy
4. Cultivating patience and forgiveness

Q2.A. Answer in brief any one         -    (5 Marks)

1. Elaborate on the truth and realisation that is wrapped in the story of Naichiketa.
2. Comment on the insight of detachment and wisdom that holds in the story of King Janaka and Sage Yajnavalkya.

Q2.B. Answer in brief any one         -    (5 Marks)

1. What are the six treasures?
2. Explain in brief the characteristics of  Dharma.

Q2.C. Translate and Annotate (Any1)    -    (5 Marks)

1. साहित्य-संगीत-कला-विहीनः साक्षात्पशुः पुच्छविषाणहीनः।तृणं न खादन्नपि जीवमानः तद्भागधेयं परमं पशूनाम्॥
2. अतितृष्णा न कर्तव्या तृष्णा नैव परित्यजेत।शनैः शनैः शोचको भुक्त्वा स्वयं विनष्टीमृजित