Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
UGC NET 2021 Political Science (Shift 1)
Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Statement I: Mimamsakas and Vedantins agree with the Naiyayikas that the syllogism consists of five members or propositions
- Statement II: Mimamsakas and Vedantins agree with the Naiyayikas that the syllogism is necessary only for pararthanumana (demonstrative inference) and not for svarthanumana (inference for oneself)
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct ✓ Correct
Answer: D
Explanation
★Mimamsakas and Vedantins do not accept the five-membered syllogism, so Statement I is incorrect; they do agree it is needed only for inference for others, so Statement II is correct. Hence option D.
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