2026 · Q80
Which of the following schools of thought believed that 'this material world is the only thing that exists' and therefore 'there can be no life after death'?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AVaisheshika
- BAjivika
- CCharvaka
- DNyaya
Explanation
The Charvaka (Lokayata) school held that this material world is the only reality, denied the soul, karma and rebirth, and hence denied any life after death. Vaisheshika, Nyaya and Ajivika accepted metaphysical realities beyond matter. The answer is (C).