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The Concept of Nyaya in Indian Philosophy

Description: This quiz is designed to evaluate your understanding of the concept of Nyaya in Indian philosophy. It covers various aspects of Nyaya, including its epistemology, metaphysics, and logic.
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Which of the following is the central concept in Nyaya epistemology?

  1. Perception

  2. Inference

  3. Verbal testimony

  4. Comparison

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Inference is the central concept in Nyaya epistemology. It is the process of deriving new knowledge from existing knowledge.

What are the three types of inference in Nyaya?

  1. Deductive, inductive, and abductive

  2. Categorical, hypothetical, and disjunctive

  3. Affirmative, negative, and universal

  4. Valid, invalid, and sound

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three types of inference in Nyaya are categorical, hypothetical, and disjunctive.

What is the law of contradiction in Nyaya?

  1. A statement cannot be both true and false at the same time.

  2. A statement cannot be true in one context and false in another.

  3. A statement cannot be true for one person and false for another.

  4. A statement cannot be true in the past and false in the future.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The law of contradiction is one of the fundamental principles of Nyaya logic. It states that a statement cannot be both true and false at the same time.

What is the law of excluded middle in Nyaya?

  1. A statement must be either true or false.

  2. A statement cannot be both true and false.

  3. A statement cannot be true in one context and false in another.

  4. A statement cannot be true for one person and false for another.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The law of excluded middle is another fundamental principle of Nyaya logic. It states that a statement must be either true or false.

What is the syllogism in Nyaya?

  1. A logical argument consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

  2. A logical argument consisting of a premise and a conclusion.

  3. A logical argument consisting of two premises and a conclusion.

  4. A logical argument consisting of three premises and a conclusion.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The syllogism is a logical argument consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

What are the four types of fallacies in Nyaya?

  1. Formal fallacies, informal fallacies, material fallacies, and verbal fallacies

  2. Deductive fallacies, inductive fallacies, abductive fallacies, and syllogistic fallacies

  3. Categorical fallacies, hypothetical fallacies, disjunctive fallacies, and syllogistic fallacies

  4. Affirmative fallacies, negative fallacies, universal fallacies, and particular fallacies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four types of fallacies in Nyaya are formal fallacies, informal fallacies, material fallacies, and verbal fallacies.

What is the goal of Nyaya?

  1. To attain liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

  2. To understand the nature of reality.

  3. To develop a system of logic and reasoning.

  4. To promote ethical conduct.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The goal of Nyaya is to understand the nature of reality.

Who is considered the founder of Nyaya?

  1. Gautama

  2. Kanada

  3. Kapila

  4. Patanjali

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gautama is considered the founder of Nyaya.

Which text is considered the foundational text of Nyaya?

  1. Nyaya Sutras

  2. Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. Samkhya Sutras

  4. Yoga Sutras

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyaya Sutras is considered the foundational text of Nyaya.

What is the relationship between Nyaya and Vaisheshika?

  1. They are two different schools of Indian philosophy.

  2. They are two sub-schools of the same school of Indian philosophy.

  3. They are two different schools of Indian philosophy that share some common principles.

  4. They are two sub-schools of the same school of Indian philosophy that share some common principles.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nyaya and Vaisheshika are two sub-schools of the same school of Indian philosophy that share some common principles.

What is the concept of atomism in Nyaya?

  1. The theory that all matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms.

  2. The theory that all matter is composed of divisible particles called atoms.

  3. The theory that all matter is composed of indivisible particles called molecules.

  4. The theory that all matter is composed of divisible particles called molecules.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of atomism in Nyaya is the theory that all matter is composed of indivisible particles called atoms.

What is the concept of substance in Nyaya?

  1. A thing that exists independently of other things.

  2. A thing that depends on other things for its existence.

  3. A thing that is both independent and dependent on other things for its existence.

  4. A thing that is neither independent nor dependent on other things for its existence.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of substance in Nyaya is a thing that exists independently of other things.

What is the concept of quality in Nyaya?

  1. A property of a substance.

  2. A characteristic of a substance.

  3. A feature of a substance.

  4. An attribute of a substance.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of quality in Nyaya is a property of a substance.

What is the concept of action in Nyaya?

  1. A process that brings about a change in a substance.

  2. A process that brings about a change in a quality.

  3. A process that brings about a change in a substance or a quality.

  4. A process that does not bring about any change.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of action in Nyaya is a process that brings about a change in a substance or a quality.

What is the concept of time in Nyaya?

  1. A succession of moments.

  2. A duration of moments.

  3. A measure of moments.

  4. A division of moments.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of time in Nyaya is a succession of moments.

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