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Q · PhilosophyMedium · 45s
Which is a core principle of Carvaka (Lokayata)?
TopicPhilosophy
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Carvaka is materialistic and rejects scriptural authority.
Final Answer: Option B — Rejection of the Vedas