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Other Heterodox Schools — MCQ Practice

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Q1easy

Which of the following statements correctly describes the core philosophy of the Ajivika school?

Q2medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Charvaka (Lokayata) philosophy: 1. It accepted inference as a valid means of knowledge. 2. It rejected the existence of a soul separate from the body. 3. It advocated for the pursuit of pleasure in this life. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3medium

With reference to the intellectual ferment of the 6th century BCE in India, which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Q4easy

The Barabar and Nagarjuni caves, dedicated by Mauryan emperors, are historically significant for providing archaeological evidence related to which of the following heterodox schools?

Q5medium

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Ajnana' school of thought?

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