All bipeds are rational.
Swans are bipeds.
∴ Swans are rational.
commits the fallacy (hetvābhāsa) of :

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All bipeds are rational. Swans are bipeds. ∴ Swans are rational. commits the fallacy (hetvābhāsa) of :

Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C — The argument commits the fallacy of Savyabhicāra (irregularity). In this syllogism, the middle term 'biped' is not invariably connected to the major term 'rational'. Since there exist bipeds that are not rational (such as birds), the reason is irregular, making the conclusion invalid according to Nyaya logic.

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A. Asiddha

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B. Satpratipakṣa

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C. Savyabhicāra

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D. Viruddha

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