Question

Which of the following pairs is wrong?
1. Samkhya - Kapil Muni
2. Vaisheshika - Kanad
3. Mimamsa - Shankaracharya
4. Nyaya - Gautama

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mimamsa - Shankaracharya

The incorrect pair is Mimamsa - Shankaracharya.

• The Mimamsa Sutra or the Purva Mimamsa Sutras, written by Rishi Jaimini is one of the most important ancient Hindu philosophical texts.
• It forms the basis of Mimamsa, the earliest of the six orthodox schools (Darshanas) of Indian philosophy.

• Sage Kapila is traditionally known as a founder of the Samkhya school.
• The Sanskrit philosopher Kanada Kashyapa (2nd–3rd century) expounded its theories and is credited with founding the Vaisheshika Philosophy.
• Gautama Muni is the founder of Nyaya Philosophy.