The Nyaya School and Its Teachings

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What is the main goal of the Nyaya school of philosophy?

  1. To attain moksha (liberation)

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To develop a system of logic and reasoning

  4. To promote social justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya school is primarily concerned with developing a system of logic and reasoning that can be used to analyze and evaluate arguments.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya school?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama, also known as Akshapada Gautama, is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya school of philosophy.

What is the name of the text that contains the core teachings of the Nyaya school?

  1. Nyaya Sutras

  2. Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. Yoga Sutras

  4. Samkhya Karika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras are the core text of the Nyaya school of philosophy, containing the fundamental principles and teachings of the school.

What is the main method of inquiry used by the Nyaya school?

  1. Meditation

  2. Rituals

  3. Logical analysis

  4. Devotion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya school emphasizes the use of logical analysis and reasoning as the primary method of inquiry to understand the nature of reality.

What are the four main categories of reality according to the Nyaya school?

  1. Earth, water, fire, and air

  2. Prakriti, purusha, sattva, and rajas

  3. Dharma, artha, kama, and moksha

  4. Pramana, prameya, samsaya, and prayojana


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nyaya school posits four main categories of reality: pramana (means of knowledge), prameya (objects of knowledge), samsaya (doubt), and prayojana (purpose).

What are the three main types of pramana (means of knowledge) according to the Nyaya school?

  1. Perception, inference, and testimony

  2. Meditation, rituals, and devotion

  3. Dharma, artha, kama, and moksha

  4. Pramana, prameya, samsaya, and prayojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school recognizes three main types of pramana (means of knowledge): perception, inference, and testimony.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence?

  1. Anumana

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Sabda

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge through direct experience?

  1. Pratyaksha

  2. Anumana

  3. Sabda

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratyaksha is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge through direct experience.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge through the testimony of reliable sources?

  1. Sabda

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Anumana

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sabda is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge through the testimony of reliable sources.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge through comparison and analogy?

  1. Upamana

  2. Pratyaksha

  3. Anumana

  4. Sabda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Upamana is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of acquiring knowledge through comparison and analogy.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of establishing a logical connection between a cause and its effect?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetvabhasa

  3. Sadhya

  4. Paksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the process of establishing a logical connection between a cause and its effect.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to a logical fallacy?

  1. Hetvabhasa

  2. Vyapti

  3. Sadhya

  4. Paksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to a logical fallacy.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the conclusion of an argument?

  1. Sadhya

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Paksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sadhya is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the conclusion of an argument.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the minor premise of an argument?

  1. Paksha

  2. Vyapti

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Sadhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paksha is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the minor premise of an argument.

What is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the major premise of an argument?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Paksha

  3. Hetvabhasa

  4. Sadhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is the term used in Nyaya philosophy to refer to the major premise of an argument.

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