Q. With reference to Indian philosophical traditions, consider the following statements: - Charvaka philosophy advocates for materialism and empiricism.
- Ajivika philosophy emphasizes determinism and the concept of eternalism.
- Both Charvaka and Ajivika schools were influential during the Gupta period.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only one
Notes: - Charvaka philosophy advocates for materialism and empiricism: This is correct. Charvakas rejected supernatural explanations and emphasized sensory experience as the source of knowledge.
- Ajivika philosophy emphasizes determinism and the concept of eternalism: This is incorrect. Ajivikas believed in a form of determinism but did not necessarily promote eternalism as a core tenet.
- Both Charvaka and Ajivika schools were influential during the Gupta period: This is incorrect. The Charvaka school declined before the Gupta period, while Ajivikas were less influential during this time.
Thus, only one of the statements is correct. The correct answer is (A) Only one.