How is Kerala Plus Two Philosophy officially examined?

Philosophy is examined under the Kerala Higher Secondary Examination as a Plus Two (Class 12) theory subject. Logistics commonly describe about 2 hours 30 minutes of Terminal Examination work for 80 marks, plus 20 marks continuous evaluation. Candidates must meet D+ or above with at least 30% aggregate and 30% in TE separately. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on dhsekerala.gov.in.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official Plus Two Philosophy paper?

No. Official DHSE Plus Two Philosophy TE papers mix objective items (including MCQs) with short and longer structured answers. This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and terms only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Kerala Higher Secondary (Plus Two / Class 12) Philosophy scope under SCERT/DHSE: Indian schools (Nyaya, Vaiśeṣika, Sāṃkhya, Yoga, Mīmāṃsā, Vedānta, Buddhism, Jainism), Western philosophy basics (Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, empiricism), ethics, and introductory logic and epistemology.

What is the pass mark for Kerala Plus Two Philosophy?

DHSE requires D+ or above — commonly a minimum 30% aggregate and at least 30% in the Terminal Examination separately (often 24 marks out of 80 TE for non-practical subjects). Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus and results?

Use the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education site at dhsekerala.gov.in, the HSE portal, SCERT Kerala, and results.hse.kerala.gov.in for syllabus materials, circulars, timetables, and published results.

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2.5 hours

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Minimum qualifying grade/aggregate (with separate TE floor) for Kerala HSE subjects

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80 + 20

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Kerala DHSE Plus Two Philosophy is a Class 12 public-exam theory subject of about 2.5 hours TE (commonly 80+20) with D+/30% pass floor, covering Indian schools, Western intro, logic, epistemology, and ethics — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for SCERT/DHSE-aligned Plus Two Philosophy concepts.

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1In classical Indian thought, a systematic philosophical 'view' or school is commonly called a:

A.Darśana

B.Vyavahāra only

C.Kāma only

D.Artha only

Explanation: Darśana literally means a 'seeing' or systematic vision of reality; classical Indian philosophical systems are traditionally called darśanas.

2Which of the following is typically classified as a nāstika (heterodox) tradition in classical Indian philosophy?

A.Nyaya

B.Buddhism

C.Sāṃkhya

D.Mīmāṃsā

Explanation: Nāstika schools do not accept Vedic authority as foundational; Buddhism is classically counted among nāstika traditions, whereas Nyaya, Sāṃkhya, and Mīmāṃsā are āstika.

3The four puruṣārthas traditionally include dharma, artha, kāma, and:

A.Karma only

B.Māyā

C.Mokṣa

D.Prakṛti

Explanation: The classical puruṣārthas (aims of human life) are dharma, artha, kāma, and mokṣa (liberation).

4In Indian epistemology, pramā most nearly means:

A.Any belief whatever

B.Mere doubt

C.Sensory error only

D.Valid knowledge or true cognition

Explanation: Pramā is valid/true knowledge; pramāṇa is a means of obtaining such knowledge. Mere belief, doubt, or error is not pramā.

5A shared ultimate goal emphasized across many classical Indian systems is:

A.Mokṣa or liberation from bondage/suffering

B.Unlimited wealth accumulation only

C.Political conquest

D.Sensory pleasure as the sole end

Explanation: Despite doctrinal differences, major Indian systems commonly aim at liberation (mokṣa/nirvāṇa) from saṃsāric bondage and suffering.

6Āstika schools are traditionally distinguished by their acceptance of:

A.Only Buddhist sutras

B.The authority of the Veda

C.Only Jain Agamas

D.Complete rejection of all scripture

Explanation: In the classical taxonomy, āstika systems accept Vedic authority (to varying degrees); nāstika systems reject it.

7Which statement best captures a common classical contrast between āstika and nāstika labels?

A.They simply mean theist versus atheist with no other criterion

B.They mean north-Indian versus south-Indian schools only

C.They mainly mark acceptance versus non-acceptance of Vedic authority, not theism versus atheism alone

D.They mean written versus oral traditions only

Explanation: The āstika/nāstika distinction primarily concerns Vedic authority. Some āstika schools (e.g., classical Sāṃkhya) are non-theistic, so theism alone is not the dividing line.

8Which of the following is least accurate as a generalisation about classical Indian philosophy?

A.Many systems analyse liberation and the nature of the self

B.Several schools develop sophisticated theories of pramāṇa

C.Ethics and dharma feature in multiple traditions

D.It is entirely uninterested in knowledge, logic, or ethics

Explanation: Classical Indian philosophy is rich in epistemology (pramāṇa), logic, metaphysics, and ethics; claiming total disinterest is false.

9The Nyaya school is especially known for its detailed theory of:

A.Pramāṇas (means of valid knowledge) and logical analysis

B.Only ritual sacrifice without epistemology

C.Only atomic physics without logic

D.Only aesthetic rasa theory

Explanation: Nyaya is the classical Indian school of logic and epistemology, elaborating perception, inference, comparison, and testimony as pramāṇas.

10Which pramāṇa is perception (pratyakṣa) in the Nyaya list?

A.Knowledge obtained only by meditation on Brahman

B.Direct sensory (and related) cognition of an object

C.Knowledge obtained only by silence

D.Knowledge that is always erroneous

Explanation: Pratyakṣa is knowledge arising from contact of sense with object (with further Nyaya refinements); it is not restricted to Vedāntic meditation or silence.

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