Practice Teacher-Student (Guru-Shishya) Relationship - 6.2.1.1 | Module 6: Society, Governance, and Ethics in Indian Knowledge Traditions | Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition
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6.2.1.1 - Teacher-Student (Guru-Shishya) Relationship

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does 'Guru' mean in the Indian education system?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about someone who guides and instructs.

Question 2

Easy

What is the primary role of a Shishya?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their duties in relation to the Guru.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary role of the Guru in the Gurukul system?

  • To give exams
  • To guide and mentor students
  • To punish students

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the broader impact the Guru has on students.

Question 2

True or False: The Shishya is expected to learn only through lectures.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the various methods of learning in the Gurukul system.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how the commitments of both Guru and Shishya create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and self-discovery. Provide examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the interactions that characterize growth in both the Guru and student.

Question 2

Analyze the implications of the Guru-Shishya relationship on the broader social fabric of ancient Indian society.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how education impacts society at large.

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