Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
UGC NET June 2024 Re-Exam (29.08.2024) Shift-I
'Somdatta, who is never seen eating during the day time, is continuously gaining weight. Therefore, she must be eating during the night time.' According to classical Indian philosophy, which means of knowledge is used in the above statement?
ADirect perception (Pratyaksha)
BSimile (Upamana)
CWord evidence (Shabda)
DPostulation (Arthapatti) ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Postulation (Arthapatti) — The means used is arthapatti, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The means used is arthapatti, so that is the answer.
★Arthapatti is knowledge by postulation or implication.
★An observed fact is explained by assuming an unseen cause.
★Weight gain without daytime eating implies night-time eating.
★This inference of the unseen fits arthapatti.
★Hence arthapatti is correct.
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