Which one of the following is signified by the Udaharana of Anumana (inference) in Indian logic?
AThe statement of reason
BThe proposition to be proved
CThe conclusion proved
DA universal proposition along with an instance ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) A universal proposition along with an instance
Explanation
The udaharana states a universal rule together with a supporting example.
It expresses the invariable concomitance (vyapti) between the reason and the probandum.
For 'the hill has fire because it smokes' it reads 'wherever smoke, there fire, as in a kitchen'.
The general law is stated and then anchored to a familiar instance.
This pairing of universal rule with an instance is the third member of the Nyaya inference.
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