Which of the following statements are true in the context of Vyapti?

1.Vyapti is a relation between Hetu and Sadhya

2.Vyapti means the co-presence and co-absence of Hetu and Sadhya

3.Vyapti, the invariable association of the middle and major terms, is the basis of the Nyaya syllogism

A1 and 2

B2 and 3

C1 and 3

D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation

All three statements about Vyapti are true.

Vyapti is the invariable relation holding between the hetu and the sadhya.

It consists in their co-presence and equally their co-absence.

This concomitance of the middle and major terms grounds the Nyaya syllogism.

Together these describe vyapti completely, so all hold.

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