Ancient History PYQ 152 of 208 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

During the Gupta-Vakataka Era, which important school of Indian philosophy developed, focusing on logical reasoning and debate?

  1. AVaisheshika
  2. BMimamsa
  3. CNyaya
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Nyaya

Explanation

Nyaya, the school built on logic and debate, founded by Gautama. It separates valid knowledge (prama) from invalid (aprama).

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