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The Nyaya-Vaiseshika School of Philosophy: A Thesis

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Which of the following is not a category of existence in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Substance

  2. Quality

  3. Action

  4. Universality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Universality is not a category of existence in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The four categories of existence are substance, quality, action, and particularity.

What is the primary goal of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. To attain moksha

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To develop a system of logic

  4. To promote social justice


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary goal of the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school is to understand the nature of reality. This is achieved through the study of logic and epistemology.

Which of the following is not a type of pramāṇa (source of knowledge) in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Analogy is not a type of pramāṇa in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The four types of pramāṇa are perception, inference, testimony, and comparison.

What is the term for the logical fallacies in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Hetvābhāsa

  2. Vyāpti

  3. Pakṣa

  4. Sādhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hetvābhāsa is the term for the logical fallacies in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. Hetvābhāsa means 'fallacious reason'.

Which of the following is not a type of inference in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Deductive inference

  2. Inductive inference

  3. Abductive inference

  4. Analogical inference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Analogical inference is not a type of inference in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The three types of inference are deductive inference, inductive inference, and abductive inference.

What is the term for the process of elimination of alternatives in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Tarka

  2. Nirnaya

  3. Hetu

  4. Dṛṣṭānta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarka is the term for the process of elimination of alternatives in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. Tarka is a method of reasoning that involves considering all possible alternatives and eliminating those that are inconsistent with the evidence.

Which of the following is not a type of substance in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Earth

  2. Water

  3. Fire

  4. Air


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Air is not a type of substance in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The four types of substances are earth, water, fire, and ether.

What is the term for the ultimate goal of human life in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Moksha

  2. Dharma

  3. Artha

  4. Kāma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the term for the ultimate goal of human life in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. Moksha is a state of liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the following is not a type of quality in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Color

  2. Taste

  3. Smell

  4. Sound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sound is not a type of quality in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The four types of qualities are color, taste, smell, and touch.

What is the term for the process of reasoning from a particular instance to a general rule in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Induction

  2. Deduction

  3. Abduction

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Induction is the term for the process of reasoning from a particular instance to a general rule in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. Induction is a method of reasoning that involves observing a number of instances of a phenomenon and then inferring a general rule that applies to all instances of that phenomenon.

Which of the following is not a type of action in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Walking

  2. Talking

  3. Thinking

  4. Breathing


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Breathing is not a type of action in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The four types of actions are walking, talking, thinking, and grasping.

What is the term for the process of reasoning from a general rule to a particular instance in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Deduction

  2. Induction

  3. Abduction

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deduction is the term for the process of reasoning from a general rule to a particular instance in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. Deduction is a method of reasoning that involves applying a general rule to a specific case.

Which of the following is not a type of particularity in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Unity

  2. Duality

  3. Triplicity

  4. Quadruplicity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Quadruplicity is not a type of particularity in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The three types of particularities are unity, duality, and triplicity.

What is the term for the process of reasoning from one particular instance to another particular instance in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Analogy

  2. Induction

  3. Deduction

  4. Abduction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Analogy is the term for the process of reasoning from one particular instance to another particular instance in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. Analogy is a method of reasoning that involves comparing two similar cases and inferring that what is true of one case is also true of the other case.

Which of the following is not a type of abhāva (absence) in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school?

  1. Prior absence

  2. Posterior absence

  3. Mutual absence

  4. Absolute absence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Absolute absence is not a type of abhāva in the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school. The three types of abhāva are prior absence, posterior absence, and mutual absence.

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