Q172
Shankracharya was the founder of
A.
Jainism
B.
Buddhism
C.
Arya Samaj
D.
Advaitic philosophy
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Shankracharya was the founder of Advaitic philosophy. He was an early 8th century Indian philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. He is credited with unifying and establishing the main currents of thought in Hinduism.