Which of the following are 'Astik' schools of Indian philosophy ? (A) Buddhism (B) Jainism (C) Samkhya…
In Indian philosophy, 'Astika' (orthodox) schools are those that accept the epistemic authority of the Vedas, which include the six Darshanas: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya,…
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Which of the following are 'Astik' schools of Indian philosophy ?
(A) Buddhism
(B) Jainism
(C) Samkhya
(D) Nyay
(E) Charvak
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
In Indian philosophy, 'Astika' (orthodox) schools are those that accept the epistemic authority of the Vedas, which include the six Darshanas: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. Therefore, (C) Samkhya and (D) Nyaya are Astika schools, whereas Buddhism, Jainism, and Charvaka are Nastika (heterodox) schools; hence the code '(C) and (D) Only' is correct.
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