Question

Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Four categories of Pratyakṣa (Direct Perception) are accepted in Buddhism. Reason (R) : Knowledge beyond these four categories is received through inference (Anumāna). In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• 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:

In Buddhist Epistemology: \[ \textbf{Pratyakṣa = Direct Knowledge} \] \[ \textbf{Anumāna = Indirect Knowledge} \] If knowledge is not directly perceived, it is understood through inference.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

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