Concept:Kumarila Bhatta and Prabhakara were renowned scholars of the Purva-Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy.
Explanation:Purva-Mimamsa (also called Mimamsa) is one of the six orthodox (
astika) schools of Hindu philosophy.
It focuses on the exegesis of the early parts of the Vedas, particularly the ritualistic sections (
Brahmanas).
This school regards the Vedas as eternal and the supreme authority on
dharma (moral duty).
Purva-Mimamsa emphasizes sacrificial actions (
karma kanda) as the central theme.
Kumarila Bhatta (7th century CE) and Prabhakara (a little earlier) were prominent commentators of this school.
They founded two major sub-schools (Bhatta and Prabhakara) within Purva-Mimamsa.
Their works expound on Vedic rituals and the nature of
dharma.
The other options are incorrect: Lokayata is a materialist school, Madhyamika is a Buddhist school, and Uttara-Mimamsa (Vedanta) focuses on knowledge based on the Upanishads.
Thus, Kumarila Bhatta and Prabhakara belonged to Purva-Mimamsa.
Answer:Purva-Mimamsa (Option C).