With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs :
| Historical person | Known as |
|---|---|
| 1. Aryadeva | Jaina scholar |
| 2. Dignaga | Buddhist scholar |
| 3. Nathamuni | Vaishnava scholar |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
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Answer: C. Pair 1 is wrong: Aryadeva was a Buddhist Madhyamaka philosopher, disciple of Nagarjuna. Pair 2 is correct: Dignaga was a Buddhist logician. Pair 3 is correct: Nathamuni was a Sri Vaishnava teacher who compiled the Alvar hymns. So only two pairs.
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Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because two pairs are correctly matched.
- B. Wrong because two pairs are correct, not one.
- D. Wrong because Aryadeva was a Buddhist, not a Jaina scholar.
Source to check: Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India, sections on Buddhist philosophy and Vaishnava bhakti
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