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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2022 GS-I
Question

Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.

List – I (Philosopher) – List – II (Philosophy)
A. Ramanuja – 1. Suddhadvait
B. Madhavacharya – 2. Dvaitadvait
C. Nimbarka – 3. Dvaita
D. Vallabhacharya – 4. Vishishtadvaita
Code:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 4 3 2 1

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “4 3 2 1”.
Philosopher Philosophy
Ramanuja Vishishtadvaita
Madhavacharya Dvaita
Nimbarka Dvaitadvait
Vallabhacharya Suddhadvait

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