Who is credited with the first theory of atoms in India?

Sage Kanada, the founder of the Vaisheshika school, who named the smallest particle 'Parmanu'.

Ancient Indian Science and Philosophy

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Q: Which of the following philosophies of India propounded the atom theory?

The Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy propounded the atom theory. It was founded by Sage Kanada, who categorized the physical world into atoms (Parmanu).

Exam Year

2020

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ID: HIS_PHI_2020_127 Ref: Indian Philosophy by Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan