Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (22.08.2024) Shift-II
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 — The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 3, 4 and 5, so that is the answer.
★In Nyaya logic, Sadhya is the major term, so statement 1 is correct.
★Hetu is the middle term, so statement 3 is correct.
★Paksa is the minor term, so statement 4 is correct.
★Anumana is the inferential knowledge, so statement 5 is correct.
★Linga is another name for the reason or Hetu, not the minor term, so statement 2 is wrong.
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