Which of the following statements are correct as per the Classical Indian School of logic (Nyaya)? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Nyaya syllogism has three propositions

2.Nyaya syllogism has five propositions

3.Nyaya syllogism has three terms

4.Nyaya syllogism has five terms

A2 and 4 only

B2 and 3 only ✓ Correct

C1 and 4 only

D1 and 3 only

Correct answer: (B) 2 and 3 only

Explanation

Statements 2 and 3 are correct for the Nyaya syllogism.

It is set out in five members, hence five propositions.

These are pratigya, hetu, udaharana, upanaya and nigamana.

Yet it is built on only three terms.

Five propositions and three terms together describe it.

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