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Q: According to the real Indian philosopher, each object is made up of basic elements.
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 3
  • D. 5
Correct Answer: Option D - Panchabhoota (Panchatatva or Panch Mahabhoota) is considered as the origin of all substances in Indian Philosophy. These five elements are considered to be the great powers of sky, air, fire water and earth by whose creation every substance is made of. But the materials made from these are rooted, they need a soul to become alive. The soul is called Purusha in Vedic literature. In Sankhya Philosophy, nature is believed to be composed of these five elements.
D. Panchabhoota (Panchatatva or Panch Mahabhoota) is considered as the origin of all substances in Indian Philosophy. These five elements are considered to be the great powers of sky, air, fire water and earth by whose creation every substance is made of. But the materials made from these are rooted, they need a soul to become alive. The soul is called Purusha in Vedic literature. In Sankhya Philosophy, nature is believed to be composed of these five elements.

Explanations:

Panchabhoota (Panchatatva or Panch Mahabhoota) is considered as the origin of all substances in Indian Philosophy. These five elements are considered to be the great powers of sky, air, fire water and earth by whose creation every substance is made of. But the materials made from these are rooted, they need a soul to become alive. The soul is called Purusha in Vedic literature. In Sankhya Philosophy, nature is believed to be composed of these five elements.