Foundations And Core Concepts Of Nyaya Philosophy Practice Tests

Question 1

Who is considered the founder of the Nyaya school of philosophy?

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A. Gotama

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B. Kanada

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C. Kapila

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D. Patanjali

Question 2

Nyaya and Vaishesika philosophies completely disagree on the nature of suffering and liberation.

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True

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False

Question 3

According to Nyaya philosophy, which of the following are considered valid means of knowledge (pramanas)?

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Perception

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Memory

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Inference

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Doubt

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Comparison

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Testimony

Question 4

Define 'arthaprakasho buddhih' as it relates to Nyaya philosophy.

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Knowledge is a revelation of objects.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes indeterminate perception (nirvikalpa) in Nyaya?

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C. Unassociated with a name

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A. Well-defined

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B. Representative

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D. Erroneous

Question 6

List the three types of extraordinary perception (alaukika) according to Nyaya.

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Samanyalaksana, Jnanalaksana, Yogaja

Question 7

According to Nyaya, what is the primary characteristic of inference (Anumana)?

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It is relational and its means is anumana.

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It is direct and immediate perception.

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It is based on scriptural testimony alone.

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It is devoid of any logical structure.

Question 8

In the Nyaya syllogism, what is the function of the 'hetu' (reason)?

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The 'hetu' provides the reason or justification for the proposition (pratijna).

Question 9

Invariable concomitance (vyapti) is not essential for a valid inference in Nyaya philosophy.

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True

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False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid middle term (hetu) in Nyaya?

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Being present in some negative instances where the major term is absent.

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Being present in the minor term (paksadharmata).

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Being present in all positive instances where the major term is present (sapaksasattva).

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Being absent in all negative instances where the major term is absent (vipaksasattva).

Question 11

Which of the following are types of fallacies (hetvabhasa) in Nyaya?

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Asiddha (unproved middle)

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Savyabhicara (irregular middle)

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Satpratipaksa (contradicted middle)

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Badhita (non-inferentially contradicted middle)

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Viruddha (contradictory middle)

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Anumana (valid inference)

Question 12

Explain the meaning of 'paksadharmata' in the context of a valid middle term.

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'Paksadharmata' refers to the presence of the middle term in the minor term.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the 'udaharana' (example) in the Nyaya syllogism?

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To provide a concrete instance of the invariable concomitance between the middle and major terms.

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To state the proposition to be proved.

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To state the reason for the proposition.

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To draw the final conclusion.

Question 14

According to Nyaya, what is 'Upamiti' knowledge derived from?

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Comparison

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Inference

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Perception

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Testimony

Question 15

In Nyaya philosophy, what are the three kinds of causes?

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Samavayi (inherent), Asamavayi (non-inherent), and Nimitta (efficient)

Question 16

According to Nyaya, consciousness is the essence of the individual soul (Atman).

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True

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False

Question 17

In Nyaya, what is considered the efficient cause of the universe?

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God

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Atoms

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Souls

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Karma

Question 18

According to Nyaya, which of the following are characteristics of their philosophical system?

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Atomism

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Monism

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Spiritualism

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Theism

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Idealism

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Realism

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Pluralism

Question 19

According to Nyaya, what is a cause?

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An unconditional and necessary antecedent

Question 20

Which of Udayana's arguments for the existence of God states that 'words have meaning'?

Accepted Answer

Padat

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Karyat

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Ayojanat

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Shruteh

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