Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In Tarkasamgraha, seven categories have been accepted. Reason R: In this text 'Samavaya' has not been accepted as category.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• C. A is correct but R is not correct.
• D. A is not correct but R is correct.

Hint:

Memory Trick: Vaisheshika philosophy traditionally accepts seven Padarthas including Samavaya.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Tarkasamgraha accepts seven Padarthas (categories) of Vaisheshika philosophy. \[ \boxed{\text{Assertion A is correct}} \]
Step 2: The seven categories are: \[ \text{Dravya, Guna, Karma, Samanya, Vishesha, Samavaya, and Abhava} \]
Step 3: The Reason states that Samavaya is not accepted as a category. This is incorrect because Samavaya is one of the accepted Padarthas.
Step 4: Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{A is correct but R is not correct}} \] Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(3)}} \]