Question

According to Nyāya Philosophy Pramāņas are: A. Anumāna
B. Anupalabdhi
C. Upamāna
D. Arthāpatti
E. Pratyakşa

• A. A, B, C Only
• B. B, C, D Only
• C. A, C, E Only
• D. B, C, E Only

Hint:

Nyāya accepts Pratyakşa, Anumāna, Upamāna, and Śabda as four Pramāņas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1:
Nyāya philosophy accepts four valid means of knowledge.

Step 2:
Pratyakşa, Anumāna, and Upamāna are accepted by Nyāya.

Step 3:
Anupalabdhi and Arthāpatti are mainly accepted in other philosophical systems.

Step 4:
Thus, the correct set among the options is: \[ A,\; C,\; E \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3) A, C, E Only}} \]