Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
Which concept of the Indian logic system denotes circumstantial implication?
AUpamana
BArthapatti ✓ Correct
CAnupalabdhi
DPratyaksha
Correct answer: (B) Arthapatti — Arthapatti denotes circumstantial implication, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Arthapatti denotes circumstantial implication, so that is the answer.
★It is postulation to reconcile an otherwise inexplicable fact.
★If a fat man does not eat by day, we presume he eats by night.
★This presumption from circumstances is arthapatti.
★Upamana is comparison and anupalabdhi is non-apprehension.
★So the answer is arthapatti.
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