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The Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy

The Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is based on the teachings of the ancient sage Gautama, who is also known as Akshapada. The Nyaya school is known for its emphasis on logic and epistemology, and its goal is to provide a sound foundation for knowledge and understanding.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is considered the founder of the Nyaya School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Gautama
  2. Kanada
  3. Kapila
  4. Jaimini
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary focus of the Nyaya School?

  1. Logic and Epistemology
  2. Metaphysics and Ontology
  3. Ethics and Morality
  4. Rituals and Ceremonies
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which text is considered the foundational work of the Nyaya School?

  1. Nyaya Sutras
  2. Vaisheshika Sutras
  3. Samkhya Karika
  4. Yoga Sutras
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the central concept of the Nyaya School's epistemology?

  1. Perception
  2. Inference
  3. Comparison
  4. Testimony
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many types of perception does the Nyaya School recognize?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the process of reasoning?

  1. Anumana
  2. Vyapti
  3. Hetvabhasa
  4. Dharmakirti
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the universal connection between two things?

  1. Vyapti
  2. Hetu
  3. Sadhya
  4. Paksha
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which philosopher is known for his significant contributions to the Nyaya School during the 7th century CE?

  1. Uddyotakara
  2. Vachaspati Mishra
  3. Jayanta Bhatta
  4. Gangesha Upadhyaya
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the minor term in an inference?

  1. Paksha
  2. Sadhya
  3. Hetu
  4. Dharmakirti
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which philosopher is known for his work on the Navya-Nyaya school, a later development of the Nyaya School?

  1. Gangesha Upadhyaya
  2. Jayanta Bhatta
  3. Vachaspati Mishra
  4. Uddyotakara
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the major term in an inference?

  1. Sadhya
  2. Paksha
  3. Hetu
  4. Dharmakirti
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which philosopher is known for his work on the theory of fallacies in the Nyaya School?

  1. Jayanta Bhatta
  2. Gangesha Upadhyaya
  3. Vachaspati Mishra
  4. Uddyotakara
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term used in the Nyaya School to refer to the middle term in an inference?

  1. Hetu
  2. Paksha
  3. Sadhya
  4. Dharmakirti
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which philosopher is known for his work on the concept of 'abhava' (non-existence) in the Nyaya School?

  1. Vachaspati Mishra
  2. Gangesha Upadhyaya
  3. Jayanta Bhatta
  4. Uddyotakara
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