2021 · Q14
According to early Indian philosophers, what are the basic elements described in Pancha Tattva ?
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- AEarth, Fire, Sky, Gas and Water
- BAir, Earth, Fire, Sky and Water
- CGas, Land, Fire, Sky and Water
- DAir, Earth, Fire, Land and Water
Explanation
Early Indian philosophers described Pancha Tattva, the five basic elements of the universe, as Akasha (sky/space), Vayu (air), Agni (fire), Jala (water) and Prithvi (earth). The option listing air, earth, fire, sky and water matches this classical enumeration exactly. The other options wrongly include gas or land as elements. Hence option B is correct.