The Concept of Sadhya: Predicate of an Inference Online Test

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The Concept of Sadhya: Predicate of an Inference

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of Sadhya, which refers to the predicate or conclusion of an inference in Indian Philosophy, particularly in the Vaisheshika school of thought.
Number of Questions: 14
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What is the primary function of Sadhya in an inference?

To establish the truth of the conclusion
To provide evidence for the conclusion
To negate the opposite of the conclusion
To connect the premises with the conclusion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Sadhya?

It is the minor term of an inference
It is the predicate of an inference
It is always a universal proposition
It is the result of the inferential process

What is the relationship between Sadhya and Paksha in an inference?

Sadhya is the subject of the inference, while Paksha is the predicate
Sadhya is the predicate of the inference, while Paksha is the subject
Sadhya is the minor term of the inference, while Paksha is the major term
Sadhya is the major term of the inference, while Paksha is the minor term

How does Sadhya contribute to the validity of an inference?

By providing sufficient evidence to support the conclusion
By ensuring that the premises are logically connected to the conclusion
By establishing a causal relationship between the premises and the conclusion
By eliminating all possible objections to the conclusion

What is the difference between Sadhya and Vyapti in an inference?

Sadhya is the conclusion, while Vyapti is the evidence
Sadhya is the predicate, while Vyapti is the subject
Sadhya is the minor term, while Vyapti is the major term
Sadhya is the major term, while Vyapti is the minor term

Which of the following is an example of a Sadhya in an inference?

The mountain has fire
The mountain is smoky
Wherever there is smoke, there is fire
Fire is the cause of smoke

What is the role of Sadhya in the process of anumana (inference) according to Vaisheshika philosophy?

It is the minor term of the inference
It is the major term of the inference
It is the middle term of the inference
It is the conclusion of the inference

How is the validity of a Sadhya determined in Vaisheshika philosophy?

Through the presence of a hetu (reason) that supports the conclusion
Through the absence of a hetu (reason) that contradicts the conclusion
Through the presence of a drishtanta (example) that supports the conclusion
Through the absence of a drishtanta (example) that contradicts the conclusion

What is the relationship between Sadhya and Paksha in an inference?

Sadhya is the subject of the inference, while Paksha is the predicate
Sadhya is the predicate of the inference, while Paksha is the subject
Sadhya is the minor term of the inference, while Paksha is the major term
Sadhya is the major term of the inference, while Paksha is the minor term

How does Sadhya contribute to the validity of an inference?

By providing sufficient evidence to support the conclusion
By ensuring that the premises are logically connected to the conclusion
By establishing a causal relationship between the premises and the conclusion
By eliminating all possible objections to the conclusion

What is the difference between Sadhya and Vyapti in an inference?

Sadhya is the conclusion, while Vyapti is the evidence
Sadhya is the predicate, while Vyapti is the subject
Sadhya is the minor term, while Vyapti is the major term
Sadhya is the major term, while Vyapti is the minor term

Which of the following is an example of a Sadhya in an inference?

The mountain has fire
The mountain is smoky
Wherever there is smoke, there is fire
Fire is the cause of smoke

What is the role of Sadhya in the process of anumana (inference) according to Vaisheshika philosophy?

It is the minor term of the inference
It is the major term of the inference
It is the middle term of the inference
It is the conclusion of the inference

How is the validity of a Sadhya determined in Vaisheshika philosophy?

Through the presence of a hetu (reason) that supports the conclusion
Through the absence of a hetu (reason) that contradicts the conclusion
Through the presence of a drishtanta (example) that supports the conclusion
Through the absence of a drishtanta (example) that contradicts the conclusion

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