UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I · Q47 of 100 History easy

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

  1. (a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
  2. (b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
  3. (c) Lokayata and Kapalika ✓ UPSC's answer
  4. (d) Sankhya and Yoga

Why the answer is (c)

• The six orthodox (astika) systems of Indian philosophy, which accept Vedic authority, are Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, Mimamsa and Vedanta.

• Lokayata (Charvaka materialism) is a heterodox school, and Kapalika is a Tantric Shaiva sect, not a philosophical system — option (c).

• Hence option (c).

Why the other options are wrong

(a) Mimamsa and Vedanta
Mimamsa and Vedanta are among the six systems.
(b) Nyaya and Vaisheshika
Nyaya and Vaisheshika are among the six systems.
(d) Sankhya and Yoga
Sankhya and Yoga are among the six systems.

Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014, held on 24 August 2014. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.

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