With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.

Which of the statements given above is /are correct?

1 only

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2 only

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Both 1 and 2

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Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct option is B 2 only
Sankhya Philosophy believes in the ‘Law of Karma’, rebirth, and attainment of Moksha/Liberation as the highest goal of human struggle. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation. (Knowledge of Prakruthi and Purusha)

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The correct option is B 2 onlySankhya Philosophy believes in the ‘Law of Karma’, rebirth, and attainment of Moksha/Liberation as the highest goal of human struggle. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation. (Knowledge of Prakruthi and Purusha)

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Sankhya Philosophy believes in the ‘Law of Karma’, rebirth, and attainment of Moksha/Liberation as the highest goal of human struggle. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation. (Knowledge of Prakruthi and Purusha)