In the light of Nyaya's Syllogism, which of the following are correct?
A. ‘Sadhya’ is the major term B. ‘Linga’ is the minor term C. ‘Hetu’ is the middle term D. ‘Paksa’ is the minor term E. ‘Anumana’ is the inferential knowledge
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The correct statements in the context of Nyaya's syllogism are:
· A. Sadhya is the major term: In Nyaya's syllogism, Sadhya refers to the probandum or the proposition to be proved, which is equivalent to the major term in classical logic.
· C. Hetu is the middle term: The Hetu (reason or cause) is the middle term that connects the major and minor terms to infer the conclusion.
· D. Paksa is the minor term: The Paksa is the subject of the inference, corresponding to the minor term in classical syllogism.
· E. Anumana is the inferential knowledge: Anumana refers to the knowledge derived through inference in the Nyaya system.
Information booster:
1. Sadhya is the conclusion or proposition being proved in Nyaya syllogism, equivalent to the major term in Western logic.
2. Hetu is the middle term that provides the reason for inference.
3. Paksa is the minor term, the subject of inference, and refers to the case being discussed.
4. Anumana (inference) is one of the pramanas (means of knowledge) in the Nyaya school of Indian philosophy. It involves drawing conclusions based on premises.
Additional knowledge:
B. Linga is the minor term: This is incorrect. Linga refers to the mark or sign, also called the middle term (Hetu), and not the minor term.