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The Cultural Context of Indian Logic

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In which period did Indian logic flourish?

  1. Vedic Period

  2. Upanishadic Period

  3. Classical Period

  4. Medieval Period


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indian logic reached its peak during the Classical Period, which spanned from around 600 BCE to 1000 CE.

What was the primary goal of Indian logicians?

  1. Developing a system of formal logic

  2. Understanding the nature of reality

  3. Exploring the relationship between language and thought

  4. Establishing a method for ethical reasoning


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian logicians were primarily concerned with understanding the nature of reality and the means to achieve liberation from suffering.

Which school of Indian philosophy is closely associated with the development of logic?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school of Indian philosophy is known for its contributions to logic and epistemology.

What is the name of the foundational text of Nyaya logic?

  1. Nyaya Sutras

  2. Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. Samkhya Karika

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras, composed by Akshapada Gautama, are the foundational text of Nyaya logic.

Which logical fallacy is commonly discussed in Indian logic?

  1. Affirming the consequent

  2. Denying the antecedent

  3. Appeal to ignorance

  4. Ad hominem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Affirming the consequent is a logical fallacy that occurs when one assumes that the truth of the consequent implies the truth of the antecedent.

What is the term for the process of logical reasoning in Indian logic?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana refers to the process of logical reasoning in Indian logic.

Which Indian logician is known for his work on the theory of inference?

  1. Dharmakirti

  2. Dignaga

  3. Uddyotakara

  4. Vachaspati Mishra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharmakirti is a renowned Indian logician who made significant contributions to the theory of inference.

What is the term for a valid syllogism in Indian logic?

  1. Yukti

  2. Hetu

  3. Sadhana

  4. Prayojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yukti is the term for a valid syllogism in Indian logic.

Which logical fallacy is associated with the misuse of language in Indian logic?

  1. Shabda-jati

  2. Shabda-vyapti

  3. Shabda-hetvabhasa

  4. Shabda-dharmakirti


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shabda-hetvabhasa refers to the logical fallacy associated with the misuse of language in Indian logic.

What is the term for the logical fallacy of circular reasoning in Indian logic?

  1. Chakraka

  2. A循環

  3. B循環

  4. C循環


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chakraka is the term for the logical fallacy of circular reasoning in Indian logic.

Which Indian logician is known for his work on the theory of perception?

  1. Dharmakirti

  2. Dignaga

  3. Uddyotakara

  4. Vachaspati Mishra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dignaga is a renowned Indian logician who made significant contributions to the theory of perception.

What is the term for the logical fallacy of begging the question in Indian logic?

  1. Vrutta

  2. A循環

  3. B循環

  4. C循環


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vrutta is the term for the logical fallacy of begging the question in Indian logic.

Which Indian logician is known for his work on the theory of knowledge?

  1. Dharmakirti

  2. Dignaga

  3. Uddyotakara

  4. Vachaspati Mishra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Uddyotakara is a renowned Indian logician who made significant contributions to the theory of knowledge.

What is the term for the logical fallacy of overgeneralization in Indian logic?

  1. Vyabhichara

  2. A循環

  3. B循環

  4. C循環


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyabhichara is the term for the logical fallacy of overgeneralization in Indian logic.

Which Indian logician is known for his work on the theory of language?

  1. Dharmakirti

  2. Dignaga

  3. Uddyotakara

  4. Vachaspati Mishra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vachaspati Mishra is a renowned Indian logician who made significant contributions to the theory of language.

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