Given below are two statements : Statement I : In Indian Philosophy, Nyāya…
2020
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : In Indian Philosophy, Nyāya advocates the theory of extrinsic validity of knowledge called "Paratah Pramanvad".
Statement II : The Mimansa advocates the self-validity of knowledge both in respect of its origin and ascertainment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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Correct answer: A
Nyaya accepts extrinsic validity of knowledge, called Paratah Pramanvad. Mimansa supports self-validity of knowledge. Therefore both statements are correct.