The sequential order of syllogism on Nyaya philosophy is

A. Nigmam

B. Udaharana

C. Hetu

D. Upanaya

E. Pratigya

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  1. A, E, C, D, B
  2. E, C, B, D, A
  3. E, B, C, D, A
  4. D, A, B, C, E

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Option 2 : E, C, B, D, A
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Naya Philosophy:

  • It is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy
  • Gautama is the main proponent of Naya philosophy
  • It is a philosophy of atomistic pluralism and logical realism.
  • The four Pramanas of Naya philosophy is perception, inference, analogical reasoning, and testimony.

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There are five members of Naya syllogism. These are

  1. Pratigya or proposition: the logical statement which is to be proved
  2. Hetu or reason: the reason for the establishment of a proposition 
  3. Udaharana: universal concomitance together with an example
  4. ​Upanaya: the application of universal concomitance to the present case
  5. Nigmam: the conclusion is drawn from the preceding proposition

Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer.

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