The Six Darshanas

Description: The Six Darshanas are the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. They are Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Samkhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta. These schools of thought have shaped Indian philosophy and religion for centuries, and they continue to be studied and debated today.
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Which of the following is not one of the Six Darshanas?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Buddhism


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Buddhism is not one of the Six Darshanas. It is a separate school of thought that originated in India around the same time as the Six Darshanas.

Which of the Six Darshanas is known for its emphasis on logic and reasoning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya is known for its emphasis on logic and reasoning. It is a school of thought that seeks to establish the truth of knowledge through logical arguments.

Which of the Six Darshanas is known for its emphasis on the study of atoms and the physical world?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vaisheshika is known for its emphasis on the study of atoms and the physical world. It is a school of thought that seeks to explain the universe in terms of its basic constituents.

Which of the Six Darshanas is known for its emphasis on the study of consciousness and the self?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Samkhya is known for its emphasis on the study of consciousness and the self. It is a school of thought that seeks to explain the universe in terms of two fundamental principles: purusha (consciousness) and prakriti (matter).

Which of the Six Darshanas is known for its emphasis on the study of the mind and its connection to the body?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Yoga is known for its emphasis on the study of the mind and its connection to the body. It is a school of thought that seeks to achieve liberation through the practice of meditation and other yogic techniques.

Which of the Six Darshanas is known for its emphasis on the study of the Vedas and the performance of rituals?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Mimamsa is known for its emphasis on the study of the Vedas and the performance of rituals. It is a school of thought that seeks to understand the meaning of the Vedas and to prescribe the correct way to perform rituals.

Which of the Six Darshanas is known for its emphasis on the study of the Upanishads and the nature of reality?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Vedanta is known for its emphasis on the study of the Upanishads and the nature of reality. It is a school of thought that seeks to understand the true nature of reality and to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the Six Darshanas is considered to be the most influential school of Hindu philosophy?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Vedanta is considered to be the most influential school of Hindu philosophy. It is a school of thought that has had a profound impact on Indian culture and religion.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Gautama?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is associated with the Nyaya school of thought. He is considered to be the founder of Nyaya and is known for his work on logic and reasoning.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Kanada?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kanada is associated with the Vaisheshika school of thought. He is considered to be the founder of Vaisheshika and is known for his work on the study of atoms and the physical world.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Kapila?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kapila is associated with the Samkhya school of thought. He is considered to be the founder of Samkhya and is known for his work on the study of consciousness and the self.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Patanjali?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patanjali is associated with the Yoga school of thought. He is considered to be the founder of Yoga and is known for his work on the study of the mind and its connection to the body.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Jaimini?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Jaimini is associated with the Mimamsa school of thought. He is considered to be the founder of Mimamsa and is known for his work on the study of the Vedas and the performance of rituals.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Shankara?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Shankara is associated with the Vedanta school of thought. He is considered to be one of the most influential Vedanta philosophers and is known for his work on the study of the Upanishads and the nature of reality.

Which of the Six Darshanas is associated with the philosopher Ramanuja?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga

  5. Mimamsa

  6. Vedanta


Correct Option: F
Explanation:

Ramanuja is associated with the Vedanta school of thought. He is considered to be one of the most influential Vedanta philosophers and is known for his work on the study of the Upanishads and the nature of reality.

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