Which of the following systems of Indian philosophy are antithetical to the…
2020
Which of the following systems of Indian philosophy are antithetical to the Vedas?
(A) Purva Mimamsa
(B) Uttar Mimamsa (Vedanta)
(C) Buddhism
(D) Jainism
(E) Charvaka (Lokayata)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
(A), (B), (C) only
- B.
(B), (C), (D) only
- C.
(C), (D), (E) only
- D.
(D), (E), (A) only
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Correct answer: C
Indian philosophical schools are commonly classified as Astika and Nastika. Astika schools accept the authority of the Vedas; these include Mimamsa and Vedanta, so Purva Mimamsa and Uttar Mimamsa are not antithetical to the Vedas. Nastika schools reject Vedic authority. Buddhism, Jainism and Charvaka belong to this category. Therefore, (C), (D) and (E) only are correct.