Philosophical Schools - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following philosophies/philosophical schools focus on materialistic views of life?

1) Samkhya
2) Vaisheshika
3) Lokayata
4) Ajivikas

a. Only 3 and 4
b. Only 2, 3 and 4
c. Only 1, 2 and 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
Initially the Samkhya School was materialistic. Then it tended to be spiritualistic. Kapila was earliest exponent of Samkhya. Charvaka was of Lokayata.
2)   Match the following Philosophical Schools with their prime focus.

1) Nyaya ------------ Art of Reasoning
2) Samkhya -------- System of Logic
3) Vaisheshika ----- Discussion of material elements

a. Only 1
b. Only 1 and 2
c. Only 3
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 3

Explanation:
The six schools of philosophy were – Samkhya – count; Yoga – Salvation through meditation and physical application; Nyaya - System of Logic; Vaisheshika - Discussion of material elements; Mimamsa - Art of Reasoning and interpretation; Vedanta – End of Vedas.

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