Question

Select the CORRECT combinations of the Vedanta schools (Group-I) and their proponents (Group-II) from the table.

• (a) and (iii)
• (d) and (ii)
• (b) and (i)
• (c) and (iv)

Hint:

The major Vedanta schools, such as Advaita, Dvaita, and Viśiṣṭādvaita, are associated with key philosophers like Śankara, Madhva, and Rāmānuja.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, B

Step 1: Understanding the Vedanta schools and their proponents.
- Dvaita (dualism) was propounded by Madhva, so (a) matches with (iii).
- Śuddhādvaita (pure non-dualism) was taught by Rāmānuja, so (b) matches with (ii).
- Advaita (non-dualism) was propounded by Śankara, so (c) matches with (i).
- Viśiṣṭādvaita (qualified non-dualism) was taught by Nimbārka, so (d) matches with (iv). Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) (a) and (iii): Correct, as Dvaita is associated with Madhva.
- (B) (d) and (ii): Correct, as Viśiṣṭādvaita is associated with Rāmānuja.
- (C) (b) and (i): Incorrect, as Śuddhādvaita is associated with Rāmānuja, not Śankara.
- (D) (c) and (iv): Incorrect, as Advaita is associated with Śankara, not Nimbārka. Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (A) and (B), which correctly match the Vedanta schools with their proponents.