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Q. Who among the following founded the “Nyaya school of thought”?

[A] Kapila

[B] Gautama

[C] Patanjali

[D] Kannada

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Nyaya: Also known as School of Analysis, which developed as a system of logic by Gautama. Its principles are mentioned in Nyaya Sutras.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

Q. Who among the following founded the “Nyaya school of thought”?

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