Anil's participation in classroom is indifferent. His parents do not find him…
2020
Anil's participation in classroom is indifferent. His parents do not find him to be active either. But his performance in examinations, ranges from being good to outstanding. Therefore, he must be studying privately, in a clandestine way. This is an example of which kind of Pramana?
- A.
Upamana (Comparison)
- B.
Anumana (Inference)
- C.
Anupalabdhi (Non-apprehension)
- D.
Arthapatti (Implication)
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Correct answer: D
Arthapatti means postulation, presumption or implication. It is used when a new fact has to be assumed to explain facts that otherwise seem inconsistent. Anil is inactive in classroom participation and his parents also do not find him active, yet his examination performance is good to outstanding. To explain this, the statement postulates that he must be studying privately. Therefore, this is Arthapatti. Hence, option 4 is correct.