Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Samkhya is the oldest philosophy school.
2.It emphasizes more self-knowledge.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Samkhya: Literally means ‘count’. It is the oldest school of philosophy, founded by Kapila.

  • Samkhya is strongly dualist as its philosophy regards the universe as consisting of two realities, Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter), which is further composed of three basic gunas (elements), namely, Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva.
  • Emphasises that it is self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
  • Self-knowledge can be attained by the means of concentration and meditation.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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