"A university student is never seen to be writing or reading during the day…
2025
"A university student is never seen to be writing or reading during the day time but she always submits her assignments in time. Therefore one can conclude that she must be studying and writing during the night time." According to Mimamsa School of Classical Indian Philosophy, which instrument of knowledge (pramana) is used in the above argument?
- A.
Anumana
- B.
Arthapatti
- C.
Unupalabdhi
- D.
Alaukika Pratyaksa
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Correct answer: B
Correct Answer: B Arthapatti (Presumption) is the means of knowledge based on inference from circumstantial evidence or postulation to explain a situation that cannot be otherwise understood. In this case, since the student is never seen studying during the day but always submits assignments on time, the conclusion that she studies at night is a presumed explanation (arthapatti).