gs1hard

With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:

  1. 1.Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
  2. 2.Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 2 only

The Sankhya school, one of the oldest Indian philosophical systems, posits a dualistic ontology of Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). It strongly advocates for the theory of rebirth and transmigration of the soul, which is influenced by the cyclical nature of Prakriti. Liberation (moksha) in Sankhya is achieved through discriminative knowledge, understanding the distinction between the true Self (Purusha) and the manifest world (Prakriti), thus detaching from the cycle of suffering and rebirth.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

Practice this question with answer tracking

Track your performance, build spaced repetition reviews, and see your weak areas.

Start practising free →