Multiple choice

Which of the following are based on the teachings of the Upanishads?

  1. Sankhya
  2. Purva Mimamsa
  3. Nyaya
  4. Vaisheshika
  5. Uttara Mimamsa
  6. Yoga

  1. Only 1 and 6

  2. Only 3 and 5

  3. Only 2 and 5

  4. Only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6

  5. All of these
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Explanation

Philosophical thinkers made their own original speculation on metaphysical problems and founded their own systems known as the six systems of Hindu philosophy. Four of these: Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya and Vaisheshika were not influenced by the Vedas, while the Purva Mimamsa and the Uttara Mimamsa were based on the teachings of the Upanishads.

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