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Question

The system of philosophy propounded by Kapila Muni is:

  1. Purva Mimansa
  2. Sankhya Philosophy
  3. Nyaya Philosophy
  4. Uttar Mimansa

Answer:

Option B: Sankhya Philosophy

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sankhya Philosophy”.

Kapila Muni is traditionally credited with founding the Sankhya school of Indian philosophy, which is one of the six orthodox (astika) schools of Hindu philosophy.