Q. Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

  • Mimamsa and Vedanta
  • Nyaya and Vaisheshika
  • Lokayata and Kapalika
  • Sankhya and Yoga

Answer: (c) Lokayata and Kapalika

Notes:

The Indian philosophical systems are classified according as they accept the authority of the Vedas or not. The systems of Indian philosophy are classified into two groups:

Orthodox Systems
  • The orthodox systems uphold the authority and supremacy of the Vedas.
  • The orthodox systems are: Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva-Mimamsa, and Uttar-Mimamsa.
    • Very often, Purva-Mimamsa is referred to as “Mimamsa” only and Uttar-Mimamsa as “Vedanta”.
Heterodox Systems
  • The heterodox systems reject the authority of the Vedas.
  • The five major heterodox (sramanic) systems are: Jain, Buddhist, Ajivika, Ajñana, and Charvaka.