Which of the following influential philosophers were born in Kerala in the eighth century?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer: Shankara (Option 3)
Explanation:
Adi Shankaracharya (Shankara) was born in Kalady, Kerala, in the 8th century CE. He was the greatest exponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy and played a key role in the revival of Hindu philosophy.
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Chaitanya – 15th–16th century saint from Bengal. ❌
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Ramanuja – 11th–12th century philosopher from Tamil Nadu. ❌
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Shankara – 8th century philosopher from Kerala. ✅
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Namdev – 13th–14th century saint from Maharashtra. ❌
Answer: Shankara (Option 3)