Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

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The traditional "six systems" (Shad-darshana) of Indian Philosophy are considered the orthodox (Astika) schools that accept the authority of the Vedas. These six schools are:

**Mimamsa (Purva Mimamsa)**
**Vedanta (Uttara Mimamsa)**
**Nyaya**
**Vaisheshika**
**Sankhya**
**Yoga**
Let's look at the given options:

**Mimamsa and Vedanta**: These are two of the six orthodox systems.
**Nyaya and Vaisheshika**: These are also two of the six orthodox systems.
**Sankhya and Yoga**: These are two of the six orthodox systems.
**Lokayata and Kapalika**:
**Lokayata (also known as Charvaka)** is a heterodox (Nastika) school of Indian philosophy, meaning it does not accept the authority of the Vedas. It is known for its materialistic and atheistic views.
**Kapalika** was a tantric Shaivite sect, primarily a religious and ascetic order rather than one of the six formal philosophical systems.
Therefore, Lokayata and Kapalika do not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy.

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Mimamsa and Vedanta

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Nyaya and Vaisheshika

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Lokayata and Kapalika

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Sankhya and Yoga

Which one of the following pairs does not form part of the six systems of Indian Philosophy?

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