Question

Considered as Nāstika Darśana are: A. Sāmkhya Darśana
B. Bauddha Darśana
C. Jaina Darśana
D. Cārvāka Darśana
E. Sautrāntika Darśana

• A. A, B, C, D Only
• B. A, C, D, E Only
• C. B, C, D, E Only
• D. B, E, A, D Only

Hint:

Āstika and Nāstika classifications are based on acceptance of Vedic authority.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1:
Nāstika systems do not accept Vedic authority.

Step 2:
Bauddha, Jaina, Cārvāka, and Sautrāntika traditions are considered Nāstika.

Step 3:
Classical Sāmkhya accepts Vedic authority and is regarded as Āstika.

Step 4:
Therefore, the correct set is: \[ B,\; C,\; D,\; E \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) B, C, D, E Only}} \]