Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2023 GS-I
Question

Which of the following pairs (School of Thought Proponent) is correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Nyaya — Gautama

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nyaya — Gautama ”.
School of Thought Proponent
Vaisheshika Kaṇāda Kashyapa
Mimamsa Jaimini
Nyaya Gautama
Uttara Mimansa Badarayana

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