The Mimamsa Theory of Causality

Description: The Mimamsa Theory of Causality is a school of thought in Indian philosophy that seeks to explain the relationship between cause and effect. This quiz will test your understanding of the key concepts and arguments of the Mimamsa theory.
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What is the central idea of the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. Cause and effect are two distinct entities.

  2. Cause and effect are the same entity.

  3. Cause and effect are inseparable.

  4. Cause and effect are unrelated.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to the Mimamsa theory, cause and effect are not two separate entities, but rather two aspects of the same event. The cause is the antecedent condition, and the effect is the consequent condition.

What is the role of adhikarana in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is the locus of the cause.

  2. It is the locus of the effect.

  3. It is the locus of both the cause and the effect.

  4. It is the locus of neither the cause nor the effect.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adhikarana is the locus or substrate in which both the cause and the effect reside. It is the underlying substance or entity that is affected by the cause and produces the effect.

What is the difference between nimitta karana and upadana karana?

  1. Nimitta karana is the efficient cause, while upadana karana is the material cause.

  2. Nimitta karana is the material cause, while upadana karana is the efficient cause.

  3. Nimitta karana is the formal cause, while upadana karana is the final cause.

  4. Nimitta karana is the final cause, while upadana karana is the formal cause.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nimitta karana is the efficient cause, which is the agent or force that brings about the effect. Upadana karana is the material cause, which is the substance or matter from which the effect is produced.

What is the role of samyoga in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is the union of the cause and the effect.

  2. It is the separation of the cause and the effect.

  3. It is the interaction between the cause and the effect.

  4. It is the absence of any interaction between the cause and the effect.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samyoga is the union or conjunction of the cause and the effect. It is the necessary condition for the production of the effect.

What is the difference between anvaya and vyatireka?

  1. Anvaya is the positive correlation between the cause and the effect, while vyatireka is the negative correlation between the cause and the effect.

  2. Anvaya is the negative correlation between the cause and the effect, while vyatireka is the positive correlation between the cause and the effect.

  3. Anvaya is the absence of any correlation between the cause and the effect, while vyatireka is the presence of a correlation between the cause and the effect.

  4. Anvaya is the presence of a correlation between the cause and the effect, while vyatireka is the absence of any correlation between the cause and the effect.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anvaya is the positive correlation between the cause and the effect, meaning that the presence of the cause is always followed by the presence of the effect. Vyatireka is the negative correlation between the cause and the effect, meaning that the absence of the cause is always followed by the absence of the effect.

What is the significance of the anumana method of inference in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is used to establish the causal relationship between two events.

  2. It is used to establish the non-causal relationship between two events.

  3. It is used to establish the logical relationship between two events.

  4. It is used to establish the temporal relationship between two events.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana is a method of inference that is used to establish the causal relationship between two events. It involves observing the regular and invariable sequence of events and inferring the causal connection between them.

What is the role of arthapatti in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is used to establish the existence of a cause.

  2. It is used to establish the existence of an effect.

  3. It is used to establish the causal relationship between two events.

  4. It is used to establish the non-causal relationship between two events.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arthapatti is a method of inference that is used to establish the existence of a cause. It involves inferring the existence of a cause from the observed existence of an effect.

What is the difference between svabhava and asvabhava?

  1. Svabhava is the inherent nature of a thing, while asvabhava is the absence of that inherent nature.

  2. Svabhava is the absence of the inherent nature of a thing, while asvabhava is the inherent nature of that thing.

  3. Svabhava is the cause of a thing, while asvabhava is the effect of that thing.

  4. Svabhava is the effect of a thing, while asvabhava is the cause of that thing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Svabhava is the inherent nature or essential property of a thing, while asvabhava is the absence of that inherent nature or essential property.

What is the role of vyapti in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is the universal connection between the cause and the effect.

  2. It is the particular connection between the cause and the effect.

  3. It is the necessary connection between the cause and the effect.

  4. It is the contingent connection between the cause and the effect.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is the universal connection between the cause and the effect. It is the principle that whenever the cause is present, the effect will also be present.

What is the difference between hetvabhasa and sadharana hetvabhasa?

  1. Hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the cause, while sadharana hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the general cause.

  2. Hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the general cause, while sadharana hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the cause.

  3. Hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the effect, while sadharana hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the cause.

  4. Hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the cause, while sadharana hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the effect.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the cause, which occurs when the alleged cause is not actually the cause of the effect. Sadharana hetvabhasa is a fallacy of the general cause, which occurs when the alleged cause is not the universal cause of the effect.

What is the role of upanaya in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is the statement of the reason for the causal relationship.

  2. It is the statement of the effect of the causal relationship.

  3. It is the statement of the cause of the causal relationship.

  4. It is the statement of the non-causal relationship.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Upanaya is the statement of the reason for the causal relationship. It explains why the cause produces the effect.

What is the difference between nigamana and anumana?

  1. Nigamana is the deductive inference, while anumana is the inductive inference.

  2. Nigamana is the inductive inference, while anumana is the deductive inference.

  3. Nigamana is the inference from the general to the particular, while anumana is the inference from the particular to the general.

  4. Nigamana is the inference from the particular to the general, while anumana is the inference from the general to the particular.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nigamana is the deductive inference, which proceeds from general principles to specific conclusions. Anumana is the inductive inference, which proceeds from specific observations to general conclusions.

What is the role of tarka in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is the logical reasoning used to establish the causal relationship.

  2. It is the empirical evidence used to establish the causal relationship.

  3. It is the scriptural authority used to establish the causal relationship.

  4. It is the traditional authority used to establish the causal relationship.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarka is the logical reasoning used to establish the causal relationship. It involves using various logical arguments and principles to support the claim that one event is the cause of another.

What is the difference between svatah and paratah?

  1. Svatah is the self-caused cause, while paratah is the other-caused cause.

  2. Svatah is the other-caused cause, while paratah is the self-caused cause.

  3. Svatah is the efficient cause, while paratah is the material cause.

  4. Svatah is the material cause, while paratah is the efficient cause.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Svatah is the self-caused cause, which is the cause that produces itself. Paratah is the other-caused cause, which is the cause that is produced by another cause.

What is the role of anupalabdhi in the Mimamsa theory of causality?

  1. It is the absence of the cause.

  2. It is the absence of the effect.

  3. It is the absence of both the cause and the effect.

  4. It is the absence of any evidence for the causal relationship.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Anupalabdhi is the absence of the effect. It is the observation that the effect does not occur when the cause is present.

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