Indian Logic

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of Indian Logic, a branch of Indian philosophy that focuses on the study of reasoning and argumentation.
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Which of the following is a fundamental concept in Indian Logic?

  1. Syllogism

  2. Inference

  3. Validity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Syllogism, inference, and validity are all fundamental concepts in Indian Logic.

What is the main purpose of Indian Logic?

  1. To develop a system of reasoning that is free from errors

  2. To analyze the structure of arguments

  3. To determine the validity of arguments

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Logic aims to develop a system of reasoning that is free from errors, analyze the structure of arguments, and determine the validity of arguments.

Which of the following is a type of syllogism in Indian Logic?

  1. Categorical syllogism

  2. Hypothetical syllogism

  3. Disjunctive syllogism

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Categorical syllogism, hypothetical syllogism, and disjunctive syllogism are all types of syllogisms in Indian Logic.

What is the difference between a valid and a sound argument?

  1. A valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while a sound argument is one in which the premises are true.

  2. A valid argument is one in which the premises are true, while a sound argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

  3. A valid argument is one in which the premises are relevant to the conclusion, while a sound argument is one in which the conclusion is true.

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Indian Logic, a valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while a sound argument is one in which the premises are true.

Which of the following is a fallacy in Indian Logic?

  1. Affirming the consequent

  2. Denying the antecedent

  3. Appeal to ignorance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Affirming the consequent, denying the antecedent, and appeal to ignorance are all fallacies in Indian Logic.

What is the name of the school of Indian Logic that emphasizes the importance of language in reasoning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Navya-Nyaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Navya-Nyaya is the school of Indian Logic that emphasizes the importance of language in reasoning.

Which of the following is a famous work on Indian Logic?

  1. Nyaya Sutras

  2. Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. Mimamsa Sutras

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nyaya Sutras, Vaisheshika Sutras, and Mimamsa Sutras are all famous works on Indian Logic.

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

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Jaimini

  4. Udayana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is considered to be the founder of the Nyaya school of Indian Logic.

Which of the following is a concept in Indian Logic that refers to the relationship between a word and its meaning?

  1. Sphota

  2. Anvaya

  3. Vyapti

  4. Hetu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sphota is a concept in Indian Logic that refers to the relationship between a word and its meaning.

What is the name of the school of Indian Logic that emphasizes the importance of experience in reasoning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Charvaka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Charvaka is the school of Indian Logic that emphasizes the importance of experience in reasoning.

Which of the following is a type of fallacy in Indian Logic that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a single instance?

  1. Hasty generalization

  2. Appeal to ignorance

  3. Ad hominem

  4. Straw man


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hasty generalization is a type of fallacy in Indian Logic that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a single instance.

What is the name of the school of Indian Logic that emphasizes the importance of doubt in reasoning?

  1. Nyaya

  2. Vaisheshika

  3. Mimamsa

  4. Sankhya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sankhya is the school of Indian Logic that emphasizes the importance of doubt in reasoning.

Which of the following is a concept in Indian Logic that refers to the relationship between a cause and its effect?

  1. Vyapti

  2. Hetu

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Kumarila Bhatta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vyapti is a concept in Indian Logic that refers to the relationship between a cause and its effect.

Who is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Navya-Nyaya school of Indian Logic?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Jaimini

  4. Gangesha Upadhyaya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gangesha Upadhyaya is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Navya-Nyaya school of Indian Logic.

Which of the following is a type of fallacy in Indian Logic that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a false premise?

  1. Affirming the consequent

  2. Denying the antecedent

  3. Appeal to ignorance

  4. Fallacy of the undistributed middle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fallacy of the undistributed middle is a type of fallacy in Indian Logic that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a false premise.

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