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Q · PhilosophyMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about Nyaya: 1. It emphasizes logic and epistemology. 2. It recognizes four valid means of knowledge. 3. It does not accept the existence of the soul. Which is correct?
TopicPhilosophy
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Nyaya accepts the soul’s existence and defines four valid Pramanas: perception, inference, comparison, and verbal testimony.
Final Answer: Option B — 1 and 2 only