The ultimate objective of the Nyaya system is

ATo end human suffering that results from ignorance of reality ✓ Correct

BTo make a person happy with all material wealth

CTo make a person happy in all possible manners

DAll of the above

Correct answer: (A) To end human suffering that results from ignorance of reality

Explanation

The final aim of Nyaya is to end the suffering that arises from ignorance of reality.

Nyaya holds that false knowledge binds a person to the cycle of pain.

Right knowledge of the categories removes this wrong cognition.

With ignorance destroyed, wrong activity and rebirth cease.

This liberation, apavarga, is release from all suffering.

True knowledge is thus the means and freedom from suffering the goal.

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