According to classical Indian Philosophy the source of knowledge based on cognition of an object, similar to another one which is already known to the cognizer is known as:शास्त्रीय भारतीय दर्शन के अनुसार, किसी वस्तु के ऐसे ज्ञान पर आधारित ज्ञान का स्रोत, जो ज्ञाता को पहले से ज्ञात किसी अन्य वस्तु के समान हो, क्या कहलाता है?
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Correct answer: D. Upamanaउपमान
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Upamana (comparison/analogy) is knowledge of an object gained through its similarity to something already known — e.g. recognising a gavaya (wild ox) because one was told it resembles a cow. Pratyaksa is perception, Anumana inference and Sabda verbal testimony.उपमान (तुलना/सादृश्य) वह ज्ञान है जो किसी वस्तु की पहले से ज्ञात वस्तु से समानता के आधार पर प्राप्त होता है — जैसे यह सुनकर कि गवय गाय जैसा होता है, गवय को पहचान लेना। प्रत्यक्ष इंद्रिय-ज्ञान है, अनुमान निष्कर्ष है और शब्द आप्त वचन है।More Logical Reasoning questions
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