The Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy

Description: The Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is based on the teachings of the ancient sage Gautama, who is also known as Akshapada. The Nyaya school is known for its emphasis on logic and epistemology, and its goal is to provide a sound foundation for knowledge and understanding.
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Who is considered the founder of the Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Jaimini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama, also known as Akshapada, is considered the founder of the Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy.

What is the primary focus of the Nyaya School?

  1. Logic and Epistemology

  2. Metaphysics and Ontology

  3. Ethics and Morality

  4. Rituals and Ceremonies


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya School is known for its emphasis on logic and epistemology, which are the study of reasoning and knowledge, respectively.

Which text is considered the foundational work of the Nyaya School?

  1. Nyaya Sutras

  2. Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. Samkhya Karika

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras, composed by Gautama, are considered the foundational work of the Nyaya School.

What is the central concept of the Nyaya School's epistemology?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Comparison

  4. Testimony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perception is considered the primary source of knowledge in the Nyaya School's epistemology.

How many types of perception does the Nyaya School recognize?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya School recognizes four types of perception: sense perception, mental perception, self-perception, and yogic perception.

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the process of reasoning?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the process of reasoning.

Which fallacy is commonly discussed in the Nyaya School's theory of inference?

  1. Affirming the Consequent

  2. Denying the Antecedent

  3. Appeal to Ignorance

  4. Ad Hominem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Affirming the Consequent is a common fallacy discussed in the Nyaya School's theory of inference.

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the universal connection between two things?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetu

  3. Sadhya

  4. Paksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the universal connection between two things.

Which philosopher is known for his significant contributions to the Nyaya School during the 7th century CE?

  1. Uddyotakara

  2. Vachaspati Mishra

  3. Jayanta Bhatta

  4. Gangesha Upadhyaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uddyotakara is known for his significant contributions to the Nyaya School during the 7th century CE.

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the minor term in an inference?

  1. Paksha

  2. Sadhya

  3. Hetu

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paksha is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the minor term in an inference.

Which philosopher is known for his work on the Navya-Nyaya school, a later development of the Nyaya School?

  1. Gangesha Upadhyaya

  2. Jayanta Bhatta

  3. Vachaspati Mishra

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangesha Upadhyaya is known for his work on the Navya-Nyaya school, a later development of the Nyaya School.

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the major term in an inference?

  1. Sadhya

  2. Paksha

  3. Hetu

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sadhya is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the major term in an inference.

Which philosopher is known for his work on the theory of fallacies in the Nyaya School?

  1. Jayanta Bhatta

  2. Gangesha Upadhyaya

  3. Vachaspati Mishra

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayanta Bhatta is known for his work on the theory of fallacies in the Nyaya School.

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the middle term in an inference?

  1. Hetu

  2. Paksha

  3. Sadhya

  4. Dharmakirti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hetu is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the middle term in an inference.

Which philosopher is known for his work on the concept of 'abhava' (non-existence) in the Nyaya School?

  1. Vachaspati Mishra

  2. Gangesha Upadhyaya

  3. Jayanta Bhatta

  4. Uddyotakara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vachaspati Mishra is known for his work on the concept of 'abhava' (non-existence) in the Nyaya School.

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