In Indian logic, the presence of the middle term in the minor term is called:

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In Indian logic, the presence of the middle term in the minor term is called:

  1. A.

    Vyapti

  2. B.

    Paksha-dharmita

  3. C.

    Linga

  4. D.

    Paramarsha

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Correct answer: B

In Nyaya/Indian logic, the minor term is called the paksha and the middle term is the hetu or reason. For a valid inference, the middle term must be present in the minor term. This condition is called Paksha-dharmita or Paksadharmata. Vyapti is the universal/invariable relation between the middle and major terms, and Paramarsha is the reflective cognition combining Paksha-dharmita with Vyapti. Hence the answer is Paksha-dharmita.

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