Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
What is the number of members (propositions) in the Nyaya syllogism used for inference?
AThree
BFour
CFive ✓ Correct
DSix
Correct answer: (C) Five — The Nyaya syllogism has five members, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The Nyaya syllogism has five members, so that is the answer.
★They are pratijna, hetu, udaharana, upanaya and nigamana.
★Each member plays a distinct role in establishing the conclusion.
★This five-membered form is characteristic of Nyaya inference for others.
★So the number of members is five.
★So the answer is five.
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