Q. Which of the following was/were the follower/s of the “Lokayata school of thought”?
1.Ajita Kesakambalin
2.Carvaka
3.Purana Kassapa
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The term “lokayata” signifies materialist thought. Indian materialism has also been named Carvaka after one of the two founders of the school.

  • Carvaka and Ajita Kesakambalin are said to have established Indian materialism as a formal philosophical system.
  • Carvakas developed the concept of skepticism and believed in the pursuit of knowledge through experience. They questioned the authority of Vedas.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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