Practice Danda (justice/punishment) (6.1.2.1) - Society, Governance, and Ethics in Indian Knowledge Traditions
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Danda (Justice/Punishment)

Practice - Danda (Justice/Punishment)

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Question 1 Easy

What does Danda represent in governance?

💡 Hint: Think about the ruler's role in upholding justice.

Question 2 Easy

Explain Matsyanyaya.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when there's no justice.

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Question 1

What does 'Danda' primarily signify in ancient Indian governance?

A type of character
Justice and punishment
A ruler's wealth

💡 Hint: Think about the concept of justice in governance.

Question 2

True or False: Matsyanyaya describes a situation of law and order.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when justice is not enforced.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss a historical example where the neglect of Danda led to societal chaos and how it could have been handled differently.

💡 Hint: Consider examples from Indian history where there was an uprising due to lawlessness.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explore the ethical implications of a ruler’s Danda in modern governance. Should laws always be enforced uniformly regardless of context?

💡 Hint: Think about current debates on justice and fairness.

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