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The Relevance of Indian Logic to Modern Logic

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the relevance of Indian logic to modern logic. Indian logic has a rich history and has made significant contributions to the field of logic. This quiz will explore the connections between Indian logic and modern logic, highlighting key concepts, similarities, and differences.
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Which of the following is a key concept in Indian logic?

  1. Syllogism

  2. Tarka

  3. Anumana

  4. Falsification


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anumana, or inference, is a fundamental concept in Indian logic. It refers to the process of deriving a conclusion from a set of premises.

What is the term for the process of logical reasoning in Indian logic?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Samkhya

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya is the school of Indian philosophy that focuses on logic and epistemology. It is known for its rigorous approach to logical reasoning.

Which Indian philosopher is considered 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 credited with founding the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy.

What is the term for a valid syllogism in Indian logic?

  1. Yukti

  2. Hetvabhasa

  3. Vyapti

  4. Sadhya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yukti refers to a valid syllogism in Indian logic. It consists of three parts: the proposition to be proved (sadhya), the reason (hetu), and the example (udaharana).

Which of the following is a type of fallacy identified in Indian logic?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Affirming the consequent

  3. Denying the antecedent

  4. Appeal to ignorance


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa refers to a fallacy in Indian logic. It occurs when the reason (hetu) given for a conclusion is flawed or invalid.

What is the term for the process of establishing a universal proposition in Indian logic?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Anvaya

  3. Vyatireka

  4. Kevala-anvaya-vyatireka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is the process of establishing a universal proposition in Indian logic. It involves showing that the property being asserted is present in all instances of the subject.

Which of the following is a similarity between Indian logic and modern logic?

  1. The use of syllogisms

  2. The focus on deductive reasoning

  3. The use of formal languages

  4. The emphasis on empirical evidence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Both Indian logic and modern logic make use of syllogisms as a fundamental tool for logical reasoning.

How does Indian logic differ from modern logic in terms of its approach to truth?

  1. Indian logic emphasizes subjective truth.

  2. Indian logic is primarily concerned with empirical truth.

  3. Indian logic focuses on the correspondence theory of truth.

  4. Indian logic emphasizes the coherence theory of truth.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian logic tends to emphasize the coherence theory of truth, which states that a proposition is true if it is consistent with a coherent system of beliefs.

Which of the following is an example of a contribution made by Indian logic to modern logic?

  1. The development of propositional calculus

  2. The introduction of quantifiers

  3. The axiomatization of set theory

  4. The invention of the Turing machine


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Indian logic is credited with introducing the concept of quantifiers, which are used to express universal and existential statements in formal logic.

How has Indian logic influenced the development of modern computer science?

  1. Indian logic has contributed to the development of artificial intelligence.

  2. Indian logic has influenced the design of programming languages.

  3. Indian logic has been used in the development of formal verification techniques.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian logic has made contributions to various areas of computer science, including artificial intelligence, programming languages, and formal verification.

Which Indian logician is known for his work on the Navya-Nyaya school of thought?

  1. Gangesha Upadhyaya

  2. Vasubandhu

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Jayanta Bhatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangesha Upadhyaya was a prominent Indian logician who contributed significantly to the Navya-Nyaya school of thought.

What is the term for the process of deriving a conclusion from a set of premises in Indian logic?

  1. Anumana

  2. Vyapti

  3. Yukti

  4. Hetvabhasa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anumana refers to the process of deriving a conclusion from a set of premises in Indian logic.

Which of the following is a type of fallacy identified in Indian logic that occurs when the reason (hetu) given for a conclusion is flawed or invalid?

  1. Ad hominem

  2. Affirming the consequent

  3. Denying the antecedent

  4. Hetvabhasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hetvabhasa refers to a fallacy in Indian logic that occurs when the reason (hetu) given for a conclusion is flawed or invalid.

What is the term for the process of establishing a universal proposition in Indian logic?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Anvaya

  3. Vyatireka

  4. Kevala-anvaya-vyatireka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is the process of establishing a universal proposition in Indian logic. It involves showing that the property being asserted is present in all instances of the subject.

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