Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2005 GS-I
Question

The Nyaya Philosophical System was propagated by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Gautama

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Gautama”.
The Nyaya philosophical system was propagated by (2) Gautama, also known as Gautama Rishi or Gautama Maharishi.

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I. Brihdishwar temples
II. Gangaikonda cholapuram temple
III. Shore temple of Mahabalipuram
IV. Sapt pagoda

Codes:
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  2. B) II, I, III, IV
  3. C) III, II, I, IV
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  2. B) Baghahi Khor
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  2. B) Darwin
  3. C) E.P.Odum
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(2) Dipavamsa
(3) Mahavamsa
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