"Nyay Darshan" is associated with which ancient Indian philosopher? 

Correct option is B

Correct Answer:(b) Gautam

Explanation:
"Nyay Darshan" is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is attributed to the ancient sage Gautam (also spelled Gotama). This system is primarily concerned with logic, reasoning, and epistemology. Gautam authored the foundational text Nyaya Sutras, which laid down the framework for analytical and logical philosophy in ancient India.

Information Booster:

• "Nyaya" means logic or method of reasoning in Sanskrit.

• Gautam is considered the father of Indian logic (Hindu logical realism).

• Nyaya Sutras discuss the means of acquiring valid knowledge (pramanas).

• It identifies four pramanas: perception (pratyaksha), inference (anumana), comparison (upamana), and testimony (shabda).

• Nyaya emphasizes intellectual discipline and critical thinking.

• It had a significant influence on later Indian philosophical schools, including Buddhism and Vedanta.

Additional Information:

•  Patanjali is associated with Yoga Darshan, the philosophical system of Yoga.

•  Kapil is known for founding Sankhya Darshan, which emphasizes dualism between consciousness (Purusha) and matter (Prakriti).

• Kanad is the proponent of Vaisheshika Darshan, which deals with atomic theory and metaphysics.