In the light of Nyaya's syllogism, which of the following are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.'Sadhya' is the major term

2.'Linga' is the minor term

3.'Hetu' is the middle term

4.'Paksa' is the minor term

5.'Anumana' is the inferential knowledge

A1, 2 and 3 only

B1, 3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

C2 and 4 only

D2, 4 and 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation

In Nyaya inference sadhya is the major, hetu the middle, paksa the minor, and anumana the resulting knowledge.

Sadhya is what is to be proved, matching the major term.

Hetu, the probans or mark, functions as the middle term.

Paksa is the locus or subject under discussion, the minor term.

Anumana is the inferential knowledge that results from the process.

Linga is another name for hetu, so it is the middle term, never the minor.

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