What is the significance of Gaudapada to Shankara's philosophy?

Gaudapada provided the early Vedantic logic for the theory of 'Ajativada' (non-origination), which Shankara further refined into the doctrine of Maya.

Adi Shankara's Advaita Vedanta: Philosophy & Legacy

Q: Which of the following statements about the philosopher Shankara is/are correct? 1. Shankara espoused a form of Vedanta called Advaita. 2. He elaborated on the philosophy of Gaudapada. 3. Shankara tried to demonstrate that the Upanishads and Brahmasutras contain a unified, systematic philosophy. 4. Shankara founded the Amanaya Mathas. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Adi Shankara founded the Advaita school of Vedanta, building on the philosophy of his predecessor Gaudapada. He focused on providing a unified, non-dualistic interpretation of the Upanishads and Brahmasutras.

ID: HIS_PHI_2016_123 Ref: A History of Indian Philosophy by S.N. Dasgupta

Which of the following statements about the philosopher Shankara is/are correct?
1. Shankara espoused a form of Vedanta called Advaita.
2. He elaborated on the philosophy of Gaudapada.
3. Shankara tried to demonstrate that the Upanishads and Brahmasutras contain a unified, systematic philosophy.
4. Shankara founded the Amanaya Mathas.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: