{"id":13357,"date":"2023-10-22T14:57:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-22T14:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=13357"},"modified":"2024-04-09T06:54:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T06:54:08","slug":"philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophy Optional Topic &#8211; Wise Previous Year Questions in UPSC Mains: C\u0101rv\u0101ka (2013-2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj.png 1320w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj-1170x369.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/L0DSjolptRXUxybz9hFq0TESMnSeCYa4N6uPyerj-585x184.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you an aspiring civil servant preparing for the UPSC Mains examination with philosophy as your optional subject? If so, you&#8217;re in the right place! In the ever-evolving landscape of the UPSC exams, the optional subjects play a pivotal role in determining your success. Among the plethora of options, philosophy is a subject that offers a unique and insightful perspective on life&#8217;s fundamental questions. It challenges your critical thinking abilities and provides a holistic understanding of various philosophical traditions. To excel in this subject, one invaluable resource is the previous year&#8217;s question papers, and in this blog, we&#8217;ll delve into a decade&#8217;s worth of questions focused on a fascinating and often-controversial philosophy &#8211; C\u0101rv\u0101ka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C\u0101rv\u0101ka, also known as Lok\u0101yata, is one of the lesser-explored yet profoundly intriguing schools of Indian philosophy. This materialistic and atheistic tradition questions the existence of the supernatural, advocating for a world where only empirical evidence is paramount. It&#8217;s a subject that has gained significance in the UPSC Mains over the past decade, and in this series, we will explore the range of questions posed to aspirants from 2013 to 2023. Join us in uncovering the philosophical debates, ideas, and nuances that have shaped C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy&#8217;s presence in the UPSC Mains examinations, providing you with a solid foundation for your own preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35d263b0c0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e35d263b0c0\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Carvaka_Philosophy_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions_UPSC_CSE_Mains_History_Optional\" title=\"C\u0101rv\u0101ka Philosophy &#8211; Previous Year Questions (UPSC CSE Mains History Optional)\">C\u0101rv\u0101ka Philosophy &#8211; Previous Year Questions (UPSC CSE Mains History Optional)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Q_Who_is_Carvaka\" title=\"Q: Who is C\u0101rv\u0101ka?\">Q: Who is C\u0101rv\u0101ka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Q_Are_there_any_famous_quotes_attributed_to_Carvaka\" title=\"Q: Are there any famous quotes attributed to C\u0101rv\u0101ka?\">Q: Are there any famous quotes attributed to C\u0101rv\u0101ka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Q_Is_Carvaka_a_religion\" title=\"Q: Is C\u0101rv\u0101ka a religion?\">Q: Is C\u0101rv\u0101ka a religion?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Q_What_are_the_criticisms_of_Carvaka_philosophy\" title=\"Q: What are the criticisms of C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy?\">Q: What are the criticisms of C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Q_Who_is_Kushal_Mehra_and_his_association_with_Carvaka\" title=\"Q: Who is Kushal Mehra and his association with C\u0101rv\u0101ka?\">Q: Who is Kushal Mehra and his association with C\u0101rv\u0101ka?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/philosophy-optional-topic-wise-previous-year-questions-in-upsc-mains-carvaka-2013-2023\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carvaka_Philosophy_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions_UPSC_CSE_Mains_History_Optional\"><\/span><strong>C\u0101rv\u0101ka<\/strong> <strong>Philosophy &#8211; Previous Year Questions (UPSC CSE Mains History Optional)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>1. \u201c The soul is nothing but conscious body.\u201d What are the reasons for <a href=\"https:\/\/thoughtchakra.com\/charvakas-philosophy-charvakas-epistemology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carvaka<\/a> in holding this view\u00a0? (2017\/10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. What would be Carvaka&#8217;s view on Vyapti? Can this view beacceptable to theNaiyayikas? Give reasons for youranswer.(2016\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Explain the the arguments of carvaka to reject transcendentalentities.(2015\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. \u201cLimits of knowledge and world are determined by my senseperception\u201d. Discuss this claim of Carvaka.(2014\/10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Why do Carvaka do not believe in the validity of inference ? Whatlogic do they give&nbsp;for their belief ? (2012\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. On what basis does Carvaka reject the cause-effect relationship ?(2012\/15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Why do Carvakas reject the concept of&nbsp;Akasa. Discuss. (2011\/30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Just as the skepticism of Hume helped Kant to come out of hisdogmatic slumber, so also the Carvaka philosophy saved Indianphilosophy from&nbsp;dogmatism. Discuss. (2010\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Carvaka\u2019s views on the nature of soul. Short Notes. (2007\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Discuss the theory of knowledge, according to Charvaka Philosophy.Notes. (2006\/60)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. Dehatmavada of Carvakas. Short Notes.&nbsp;(2004\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Charvak\u2019s refutation of anumana is itself a process of anumana.Discuss. (2003\/60)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. State and evaluate critically Carvaka\u2019s view that perception is theonly valid source ofknowledge. (2002\/20)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. The Charvak theory of consciousness.&nbsp;Short Notes. (2001)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_is_Carvaka\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Who is C\u0101rv\u0101ka?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: C\u0101rv\u0101ka, also known as Lok\u0101yata, was an ancient school of Indian philosophy. It is characterized by its materialistic and atheistic outlook. C\u0101rv\u0101ka denied the existence of an afterlife, rebirth, and the existence of gods. Instead, it promoted a philosophy grounded in empirical evidence and sensory perception as the only means of knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Are_there_any_famous_quotes_attributed_to_Carvaka\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Are there any famous quotes attributed to C\u0101rv\u0101ka?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy does not have a comprehensive collection of famous quotes like some other philosophical traditions. However, one well-known principle associated with C\u0101rv\u0101ka is &#8220;Y\u0101vajj\u012bvet sukham j\u012bvet, rinam k\u1e5btv\u0101 gh\u1e5btampibet,&#8221; which can be roughly translated as &#8220;As long as you live, live happily; borrow money and drink ghee (clarified butter).&#8221; This maxim reflects the philosophy&#8217;s focus on living for the present and enjoying life without concerns for the afterlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Is_Carvaka_a_religion\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Is C\u0101rv\u0101ka a religion?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: C\u0101rv\u0101ka is not a religion but a philosophical school of thought. It lacks religious aspects like worship, rituals, and a defined system of morality. It is more of a materialist and philosophical approach to life, emphasizing empiricism and skepticism, rather than a religious belief system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_are_the_criticisms_of_Carvaka_philosophy\"><\/span>Q: <strong>What are the criticisms of C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy has faced criticism throughout history, primarily due to its rejection of spiritual and metaphysical elements. Critics argue that it promotes hedonism and lacks a moral framework. Additionally, some detractors claim that it disregards the significance of metaphysical and ethical questions, focusing solely on the material world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Who_is_Kushal_Mehra_and_his_association_with_Carvaka\"><\/span>Q: <strong>Who is Kushal Mehra and his association with C\u0101rv\u0101ka?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Kushal Mehra is a modern thinker and podcaster who has gained recognition for his work on C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy. He often discusses and promotes the ideas and principles of C\u0101rv\u0101ka philosophy in the context of contemporary debates. While not a historical figure in the traditional sense, he has contributed to the revival and popularization of C\u0101rv\u0101ka thought in the modern world, making it more accessible to a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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