Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
UGC NET 31st Dec 2025 Shift 1
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
Assertion (A): In Indian logic, a material fallacy is called hetvabhasa.
Reason (R): In a fallacious inference (anumana), the middle term appears to be a reason but is not a valid reason.
ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct
BBoth A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
CA is correct but R is not correct
DA is not correct but R is correct
Answer: A
Explanation
★In Indian logic the fallacies of inference are grouped as hetvabhasa, literally the appearance of a reason, which matches the idea of a material fallacy. The reason then explains why the name fits, because the middle term only looks like a valid reason while it is not, so the reason correctly explains the assertion.
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