Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

Mimamsa and Vedanta

Nyaya and Vaisheshika

Lokayata and Kapalika

Sankhya and Yoga

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UPSC IAS – 2014

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Lokayata and Kapalika do not form part of the six orthodox (Astika) systems of Indian Philosophy recognized traditionally.

The question requires identification of the components of the traditional six systems of Indian Philosophy (Shad-darshanas).

The six orthodox systems of Indian Philosophy are Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa (or simply Mimamsa), and Uttara Mimamsa (or Vedanta). Lokayata (also known as Charvaka) is a heterodox (Nastika) materialistic school. Kapalika is a tantric sect of Shaivism.

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