Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
Which of the following pramanas is used by the classical Indian school of logic to prove the existence of God?
AArthapatti (postulation)
BUpamana (comparison)
CPratyaksha (perception)
DAnumana (inference) ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Anumana (inference) — Anumana is used to prove the existence of God, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Anumana is used to prove the existence of God, so that is the answer.
★Nyaya offers inferential arguments for Ishvara, such as the argument from design.
★God is not directly perceived, so perception cannot establish it.
★The proof proceeds from effects in the world to a divine cause.
★That is an inference, anumana.
★So the answer is anumana.
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