UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

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U6 – Logical Reasoning and Indian Logic
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Concepts: carvaka materialism perception as pramana scepticism about inference ugc net indian philosophy vedic ritual criticism

Q: Which of the following statements about Cārvāka (Lokāyata) view are correct?

(A) Cārvāka is often described as a materialist school emphasising this-worldly enjoyment;
(B) It accepts perception as the primary means of valid knowledge;
(C) It uncritically accepts Vedic ritual and sacrifices as sources of knowledge;
(D) It shows scepticism toward inference that goes beyond direct experience;
(E) In UGC NET syllabus, Cārvāka appears under Indian logic and epistemology topics;
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U6 – Logical Reasoning and Indian Logic
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Concepts: carvaka materialism critique of inference Indian epistemology perception only ugc net indian logic vedic testimony

Q: Which of the following statements about Cārvāka (Lokāyata) position on inference are correct?

(A) Cārvāka accepts perception as the only independent pramāṇa;
(B) Many Cārvāka thinkers criticise inference because the universal relation between hetu and sādhya cannot be securely known;
(C) Some Cārvākas allow limited practical use of inference in everyday affairs;
(D) Cārvāka fully endorses Vedic verbal testimony as an infallible pramāṇa;
(E) UGC NET questions on Indian logic may contrast Nyaya and Cārvāka attitudes toward inference;
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