Indian School of Logic
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Question 1 |
A fallacy in which an opponent's position is depicted as being more extreme or unreasonable than is justified by what was actually asserted is called               [2nd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Argumentum ad Baculum |
B | The Red Herring |
C | Argumentum ad Hominem |
D | Straw Man |
Question 2 |
"Every one is going to the party. You should go too." This inference commits which kind of fallacy?            [2nd December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Ad Populum |
B | Equivocation |
C | Ad Verecundiam |
D | Ad Ignorantiam |
Question 3 |
Devdatta is growing fat and he does not eat during the day. Therefore. Devadatta is eating during the night. The above example, in classical Indian School of Logic, is a case of:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [24th June 2019, 2nd Shift],[4th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Comparison |
B | Implication |
C | Perception |
D | Verbal testimony |
Question 4 |
Consider the example provided below:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [21st June 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
" There is no jar now on the ground"
Identify the means of knowledge (Pramanna) involved on the example from the options given below:
" There is no jar now on the ground"
Identify the means of knowledge (Pramanna) involved on the example from the options given below:
A | Anuplabdhi |
B | Arthapatti |
C | Pratyaksha |
D | Anumana |
Question 5 |
Consider the example provided below:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [26th June 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
"This guava is like my cow"
This is an example of which means of knowledge (pramana)
"This guava is like my cow"
This is an example of which means of knowledge (pramana)
A | Comparison |
B | Implication |
C | Perception |
D | Inference |
Question 6 |
The distinction between Savikalpaka (determinate) and Nirvikalpaka (indeterminate) is made with respect to which of the following pramanas?                  [2nd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Anumana (inference) |
B | Pratyaksa (perception) |
C | Arthapatti (postulation) |
D | Upamana (comparison) |
Question 7 |
The distinction between laukika and alaukika is made with reference in which one of the following Pramanas?             [2nd December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Anumana (Inference) |
B | Upamana (Comparison) |
C | Pratyaksa (Perception) |
D | Sabda (verbal testimony) |
Question 8 |
Which of the following pramanas is used by classical Indian School of Logic to prove the existence of god?                 [3rd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Arthapatti (Postulation) |
B | Upamana (Comparison) |
C | Pratyaksa (Perception) |
D | Anumana (Inference) |
Question 9 |
The term "Yogaja" (Intuitive) pertains to which of the following pramanas?            [3rd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Perception |
B | Inference |
C | Verbal Testimony |
D | Comparison |
Question 10 |
Assumption of an unperceived fact in order to reconcile two apparently inconsistent perceived facts is known in Indian Logic as:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [5th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Anumana (Inference) |
B | Upamana (Comparison) |
C | Arthapatti (Implication) |
D | Anupalabdhi (Non - apprehension) |
Question 11 |
Which of the following is not a necessary step when you present an argument based on inference before the others according to the Classical Indian School of Logic?      [6th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Nigamana |
B | Upamana |
C | Upanaya |
D | Udaharana |
Question 12 |
A perception where we do not have the knowledge of an object characterized by aby predicate but an apprehension of some unrelated elements is called as?            [25th June 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Determinate perception |
B | Indeterminate perception |
C | Verbal Testimony |
D | Implication |
Question 13 |
Which one of the following is signified by the term 'hetu' in the process of anumana (inference) in classical Indian School of Logic?       [5th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Example provided |
B | Statement of reason |
C | Proposition to be proved |
D | Conclusion proved |
Question 14 |
According to Classical Indian School of Logic, what is the correct sequence of steps involved in Anumana (influence)?               [4th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Upanaya, Pratijna, Hetu, Udaharna, Nigmana |
B | Pratijna, Hetu, Upanaya, Udaharna, Nigmana |
C | Pratijna, Upanaya, Hetu, Udaharna, Nigmana |
D | Pratijna, Hetu, Udaharna, Upanaya, Nigmana |
Question 15 |
The term "Paksa" according to Classical Indian School of Logic refers to which of the following terms in the process of inference?          [2nd December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Major term |
B | Undefined term |
C | Minor term |
D | Middle term |
Question 16 |
Which of the following is not correct with reference to anumana according to Classical Indian School of Logic?        [3rd December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Linga / Sadhana is the middle term |
B | Paksa is the major term |
C | Sadhya is the major term |
D | Hetu is the minor term |
Question 17 |
Which one of the following is signified by Udaharana of Anumana (Inference) in Indian Logic?           [4th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Statement of Reason |
B | Proposition to be proved |
C | Conclusion proved |
D | Universal proposition along with an stance |
Question 18 |
Which one of the following fallacious hetu (middle term) is not uniformly concomitant with the major term?                 [4th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Asatpratipaksa |
B | Auyatureki |
C | Anyonya - Asiddha |
D | Savyabhicara |
Question 19 |
Consider the argument provided below:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [26th June 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
"Sound is impermanent because it is invisible"
Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic.
"Sound is impermanent because it is invisible"
Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic.
A | Fallacy of irrelevant reason |
B | Fallacy of wrong assertion |
C | Fallacy of trivial reason |
D | Fallacy of contradictory reason |
Question 20 |
Consider the argument provided below:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [25th June 2019, 1st Shift]Â
"Sound is impermanent because it is audible"
Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic from the options given below:
A | Fallacy of Trivial reason |
B | Fallacy of irrelevant reason |
C | Fallacy of wrong assertion |
D | Fallacy of contradictory reason |
Question 21 |
Consider the argument provided below:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [21st June 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
"Sound is permanent because it is audible"
Identify the fallacy involved in the above argument on the basis of Indian Logic from the options given below:
A | Fallacy of trivial reason |
B | Fallacy of irrelevant reason |
C | Fallacy of contradictory reason |
D | Fallacy of wrong assertion |
Question 22 |
Which of the following hetvabhasa (fallacy) is involved in the argument.               [4th December 2019, 1st Shift]Â
"Sound is element because it is caused"
"Sound is element because it is caused"
A | Viruddha or contradictory middle |
B | Satpratipaksa or inferentially contradicted middle |
C | Sadhyasama or the unproved middle |
D | Badhita or non - inferentially contradicted middle |
Question 23 |
"Fire is cold, because it is a substance" - is an instance of which one of the hetvabhas (fallacy or inference)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [5th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A | Asiddha (unproved middle term) |
B | Badhita (non - inferential contradicted middle) |
C | Virudha (Contradictory middle) |
D | Savyabhicasa (irregular middle) |
Question 24 |
Inference (anumana) in Indian Logic is rooted in:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [20th June 2019, 1st Shift]Â
A | Variable relation between major and minor term |
B | invariable relation between major and minor term |
C | Variable concomitance between major and minor term |
D | invariable concomitance between major and minor term |
Question 25 |
Consider the example of anumana given below:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â [5th December 2019, 2nd Shift]Â
A. The mountain is fiery
B. Because it has smoke
C. Wherever there is smoke, there is fire.
Which one of the following expresses Vyapti (relation of invariable concomitance)?
A. The mountain is fiery
B. Because it has smoke
C. Wherever there is smoke, there is fire.
Which one of the following expresses Vyapti (relation of invariable concomitance)?
A | The relation of invariable concomitance between mountain and fire. |
B | The relation of invariable concomitance between mountain and smoke |
C | The relation of invariable concomitance between fire and smoke |
D | The relation of invariable concomitance between perceiver and the smoke |
Question 26 |
What fallacy is committed in the following argument?                      [19/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
"Mr.X is wrong in what he said because he is undisciplined by nature".
"Mr.X is wrong in what he said because he is undisciplined by nature".
A | Ad hominem |
B | Ad populum |
C | Ad hoc |
D | Ad misericordiam |
Question 27 |
Which of the following conditions are necessary for Anumana (inference) according to Classical Indian Logic? [19/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
(i) Cognition of the hetu (middle term) in the paksa or minor term.
(ii) The relation of invariable concomitance between the middle and the major term.
(iii) Cognition of the major term in the minor term.
(iv) Cognition of the minor term only
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(i) Cognition of the hetu (middle term) in the paksa or minor term.
(ii) The relation of invariable concomitance between the middle and the major term.
(iii) Cognition of the major term in the minor term.
(iv) Cognition of the minor term only
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | (i) and (ii) only |
B | (ii) and (iii) only |
C | (i), (ii) and (iii) only |
D | (i) and (iii) only |
Question 28 |
In Indian Logic which means of knowledge is drawn from the similarity between two objects?                  [19/11/2020, Morning Shift]
A | Comparison |
B | Inference |
C | Perception |
D | Implication |
Question 29 |
"Mr.X is penniless. Therefore, he should preferred for admission to college. This reasoning represents which kind of fallacy? [19/11/2020, Morning Shift]
A | Ad hominem |
B | Ad misericordiam |
C | Ad baculum |
D | Ignoratioelenchi |
Question 30 |
Which one of the following is not a sense organ according to classical Indian school of logic?                [12/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
A | Manas |
B | Savikalpaka |
C | Caksuh |
D | Srotra |
Question 31 |
Planets are big. Therefore the atoms from which they are made are big". This inference commits which kind of fallacy?             [12/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
A | Fallacy of Division |
B | Fallacy of Ambiguity |
C | Fallacy of Equivocation |
D | Ad populum |
Question 32 |
Match List I with List II [11/11/2020, Afternoon Shift]
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List - I (Philosophical doctrines) | List - IIn(Philosophical Schools) |
---|---|
A. Syadavada | (i) Nyaya |
B. Anupalabdhi | (ii) Buddhism |
C. Apoha | (iii) Vedhinta |
D. Abhava | (iv) Jainism |
A | A - ii, B - iv, C - iii, D - i |
B | A - iv, B - iii, C - ii, D - i |
C | A - i, B - ii, C - iv, D - iii |
D | A - iii, B - i, C - ii, D - iv |
Question 33 |
Identify the fallacy committed in the argument: NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
Since no tragic actors are idiots and some comedians are not idiots, so some comedians are not tragic actors.
Since no tragic actors are idiots and some comedians are not idiots, so some comedians are not tragic actors.
A | Existential fallacy |
B | Fallacy of Exclusive Premises |
C | Fallacy of the Illicit Process of Major Term |
D | Fallacy of the Illicit Process of Minor Term |
Question 34 |
"No one has been able to prove the existence of extrasensory perception. We must therefore conclude that extrasensory perception is a myth". Which of the following fallacies is committed in this argument?                     NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
A | Appeal to ignorance |
B | Appeal to unqualified authority |
C | Red herring |
D | Straw man |
Question 35 |
Match List I with List IIÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
List - I | List - II |
---|---|
A. Taxila | (i) Tantrik teachings |
B. Ujjain | (ii) Dvaita school of taught |
C. Vikramshila | (iii) Medicine |
D. Manyakheta | (iv) Astronomy |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | A - i, B - iv, C - iii, D - ii |
B | A - ii, B - iii, C - iv, D - i |
C | A - iii, B - iv, C - i, D - ii |
D | A - iv, B-iii, C - ii, D - i |
Question 36 |
Given below are two statements            NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
Statement I: According to Nyaya, universals are eternal entities which are distinct from, but inhere in many individuals.
Statement II The universal is the basis of the notion of sameness that we have with regard to all the individuals of a certain class.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: According to Nyaya, universals are eternal entities which are distinct from, but inhere in many individuals.
Statement II The universal is the basis of the notion of sameness that we have with regard to all the individuals of a certain class.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A | Both Statement I and Statement II are false. |
B | Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
C | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
D | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
Question 37 |
Which one of the following statements is true with reference to samanyatodrsta inference?                    NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
A | The middle term is related to the major term as an effect |
B | The middle term is related to the major term both as a cause and an effect |
C | The middle term is related to the major term neither as a cause nor as an effect |
D | The middle term is related to the major term as a cause |
Question 38 |
From the options given below, Pick the correct sequence in the context of constituent parts of inference                             NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
A | Hetu, Udaharana, Nigamana, Upanaya, Pratijna |
B | Nigamana, Hetu, Udaharana, Upanaya, Pratijna |
C | Pratijna, Hetu, Udaharana, Upanaya, Nigamana |
D | Pratijna, Hetu, Upanaya, Udaharana, Nigamana |
Question 39 |
Name of the fallacy committed in the argument                              NTA NET JUNE 2021Â
All dogs are mammals.
No cats are dogs.
Therefore, No cats are mammals
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
All dogs are mammals.
No cats are dogs.
Therefore, No cats are mammals
Choose the correct answer from the options given below
A | Existential fallacy |
B | Illicit Major |
C | Illicit Minor |
D | Undistributed Middle |
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