When inference is based not on causation but on uniformity of co-existence, what is it called as per Classical Indian School of Logic?

Correct option is B

In Classical Indian School of Logic (Nyāya tradition), when inference is based on the uniformity of co-existence (i.e., not causal relationships but consistent association or correlation), it is referred to as Sāmānyatodṛṣṭa.
· It relies on the observation of consistent co-existence rather than a cause-effect relationship.
· Examples include relationships like fire and smoke, where the inference is not directly causal but based on observed uniform association.
· Inferring that the moon has light because it is similar to other luminous objects like lamps.
· Observing that a particular flower blooms with a specific season, though there is no direct causal relationship.
Information Booster: 1. Three Types of Inference in Nyāya Philosophy:
· Pūrvavat (From cause to effect): Inferring rain from dark clouds.
· Seṣavat (From effect to cause): Inferring fire from smoke.
· Sāmānyatodṛṣṭa (Uniformity of co-existence): Inferring light in the moon due to its similarity with other luminous objects.
Kevalānvayi vs. Kevalāvyatireki:
· Kevalānvayi: Based on a purely positive relationship.
· Kevalāvyatireki: Based on a purely negative relationship.
Vyapti in Inference:
· The universal concomitance (vyapti) between the middle term (hetu) and the major term (sadhya) is essential for valid inference