Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
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 — Udaharana signifies a universal proposition together with an instance, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Udaharana signifies a universal proposition together with an instance, so that is the answer.
★It states the invariable rule, such as 'wherever there is smoke there is fire'.
★It illustrates the rule with an example, like the kitchen hearth.
★So it combines the general law with a concrete case.
★The statement of reason is the hetu and the conclusion is the nigamana.
★So the answer is a universal proposition along with an instance.
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