In the light of Nyaya's Syllogism, which of the following are correct? A.…
2024
In the light of Nyaya's Syllogism, which of the following are correct?
A. 'Sādhya' is the major term
B. 'Linga' is the minor term
C. 'Hetu' is the middle term
D. 'Paksa' is the minor term
E. 'Anumāna' is the inferential knowledge
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
A, B and C only
- B.
A, C, D and E only
- C.
B and D only
- D.
B, D, and E only
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Correct answer: B
In Nyaya logic, Paksha is the minor term (subject) and Sadhya is the major term (predicate). Hetu or Linga acts as the middle term, while Anumāna is the inferential knowledge. Thus, A, C, D, and E are correct definitions. B is incorrect because Linga is the middle term, not the minor term.