Indian Epistemology Quiz

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According to the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy, what is the primary source of knowledge?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony

  4. Analogy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school holds that perception is the primary source of knowledge, as it provides direct and immediate access to reality.

Which of the following is not a type of valid inference in Indian epistemology?

  1. Deductive inference

  2. Inductive inference

  3. Abductive inference

  4. Analogical inference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Analogical inference is not considered a valid type of inference in Indian epistemology, as it relies on similarity rather than logical necessity.

What is the term for the process of acquiring knowledge through direct experience in Indian epistemology?

  1. Pratyaksha

  2. Anumana

  3. Upamana

  4. Shabda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratyaksha refers to direct perception, which is considered a primary source of knowledge in Indian epistemology.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the role of intuition and mystical experience in acquiring knowledge?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Vedanta

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vedanta, particularly the Advaita Vedanta school, emphasizes the role of intuition and mystical experience in attaining knowledge of the ultimate reality.

What is the term for the process of inferring the existence of an unobserved cause from its observed effects in Indian epistemology?

  1. Anumana

  2. Upamana

  3. Shabda

  4. Arthapatti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana refers to inference, particularly deductive inference, which allows us to infer the existence of unobserved causes from observed effects.

Which of the following is not a type of pramāṇa, or valid means of knowledge, according to the Nyaya school?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Comparison

  4. Testimony


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Comparison, or upamana, is not considered a valid means of knowledge in the Nyaya school, as it relies on similarity rather than logical necessity.

What is the term for the process of acquiring knowledge through the study of sacred texts in Indian epistemology?

  1. Pratyaksha

  2. Anumana

  3. Upamana

  4. Shabda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shabda refers to testimony or verbal authority, which is considered a valid means of knowledge in Indian epistemology, particularly in the study of religious and philosophical texts.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the role of language and logic in acquiring knowledge?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Vedanta

  4. Mimamsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nyaya school is known for its emphasis on logic and language in acquiring knowledge, using techniques such as syllogistic reasoning and logical analysis.

What is the term for the process of inferring the existence of an unobserved effect from its observed cause in Indian epistemology?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetvabhasa

  3. Arthapatti

  4. Upamana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti refers to the invariable concomitance between a cause and its effect, which allows us to infer the existence of an unobserved effect from its observed cause.

Which of the following is not a type of fallacy in Indian epistemology?

  1. Hetvabhasa

  2. Sadhyabhasa

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Asiddha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dharmakirti is a renowned Buddhist philosopher, not a type of fallacy in Indian epistemology.

What is the term for the process of acquiring knowledge through the study of empirical phenomena in Indian epistemology?

  1. Pratyaksha

  2. Anumana

  3. Upamana

  4. Arthapatti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratyaksha refers to direct perception, which is considered a primary source of knowledge in Indian epistemology, allowing us to acquire knowledge through empirical observation.

Which school of Indian philosophy emphasizes the role of skepticism and critical inquiry in acquiring knowledge?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Vedanta

  4. Carvaka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Carvaka school is known for its skeptical and materialistic approach to knowledge, questioning the reliability of traditional sources of knowledge and emphasizing the importance of critical inquiry.

What is the term for the process of inferring the existence of an unobserved object from its observed properties in Indian epistemology?

  1. Anumana

  2. Upamana

  3. Arthapatti

  4. Shabda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana refers to inference, particularly deductive inference, which allows us to infer the existence of unobserved objects from their observed properties.

Which of the following is not a type of pramāṇa, or valid means of knowledge, according to the Mimamsa school?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Testimony

  4. Arthapatti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arthapatti, or postulation, is not considered a valid means of knowledge in the Mimamsa school, as it relies on hypothetical reasoning rather than direct observation or logical inference.

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