alleryIn Vaisheshika atomism, atoms are described as having which nature?
ADivisible and eternal
BIndivisible and eternal
CIndivisible and temporary
DCreated and destroyed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Indivisible and eternal
1. The school proposed that atoms are indivisible and eternal.
2. They can neither be created nor destroyed.
3. So any option calling atoms divisible, temporary or created fails.
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