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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The only valid Pramana according to Charvaka is
A
Inference
B
Scriptures
C
Perception
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -anumana is pramana according to the Carvakas, although in the weaker sense of the term pramana? Here two different proposals are suggested by the Carvakas. We will consider each one, separately.

Detailed explanation-2: -Of the recognized means of knowledge (pramana), the Charvaka recognized only direct perception (anubhava).

Detailed explanation-3: -Perception Is The Only Source Of Knowledge :-The. philosophy of Carvaka is based on their theory of knowledge. The Carvaka hold that Perception is the only pramana or dependable source of knowledge. In order to establish the view, they have criticised the other possibity of the other source of knowledge.

Detailed explanation-4: -Question : Why Charvaka rejects Sabda as a pramana ? Answer : Scriptures cannot be valid in the case of imperceptible things. in the case of perceptible things. These words are also know by perception.

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