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The Unique Contributions of Indian Logic to the Field of Logic

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Which school of Indian logic is known for its emphasis on syllogistic reasoning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Buddhist Logic

  3. Jain Logic

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya is a school of Indian logic that is known for its emphasis on syllogistic reasoning. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is considered to be one of the most important schools of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is not supported by evidence?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Begging the question is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is not supported by evidence. It is also known as circular reasoning or petitio principii.

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

  1. Gautama

  2. Dignaga

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dharmakirti is an Indian logician who is known for his work on the theory of inference. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is true in some cases but not in others?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

False dichotomy is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is true in some cases but not in others. It is also known as the fallacy of the excluded middle.

Which school of Indian logic is known for its emphasis on the use of language in reasoning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Buddhist Logic

  3. Jain Logic

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Buddhist Logic is a school of Indian logic that is known for its emphasis on the use of language in reasoning. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is considered to be one of the most important schools of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on personal opinion or belief?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ad hominem is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on personal opinion or belief. It is also known as the argument from the person.

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

  1. Gautama

  2. Dignaga

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dignaga is an Indian logician who is known for his work on the theory of meaning. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a false analogy?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option:
Explanation:

False analogy is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a false analogy. It is also known as the argument from analogy.

Which school of Indian logic is known for its emphasis on the use of logic in religious discourse?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Buddhist Logic

  3. Jain Logic

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mimamsa is a school of Indian logic that is known for its emphasis on the use of logic in religious discourse. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is considered to be one of the most important schools of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a hasty generalization?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hasty generalization is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a hasty generalization. It is also known as the fallacy of insufficient evidence.

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

  1. Gautama

  2. Dignaga

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is an Indian logician who is known for his work on the theory of syllogism. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a circular argument?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Begging the question is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a circular argument. It is also known as circular reasoning or petitio principii.

Which school of Indian logic is known for its emphasis on the use of logic in the interpretation of sacred texts?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Buddhist Logic

  3. Jain Logic

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mimamsa is a school of Indian logic that is known for its emphasis on the use of logic in the interpretation of sacred texts. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy and is considered to be one of the most important schools of Indian logic.

What is the name of the logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a false dilemma?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Begging the question

  3. False dichotomy

  4. Straw man


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

False dichotomy is a logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a premise that is based on a false dilemma. It is also known as the fallacy of the excluded middle.

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

  1. Gautama

  2. Dignaga

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uddyotakara is an Indian logician who is known for his work on the theory of fallacies. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Indian logic.

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