Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1995 GS-I
Question

The founder of school of Navya-Nyaya was:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Gangesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gangesh”.
The founder of the school of Navya-Nyaya (New Logic) was Gangesh Upadhyaya. He is known for his significant contributions to this school of Indian logic and philosophy.

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