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Unit 1 · Emergence of Psychology Psychology · June 2025 · 28 Jun, Shift 2

Match the following as enumerated in Mimansa to explain personality:

List IList II
A. InferenceI. 'Anupalabdhi'
B. AnalogyII. 'Arthapatti'
C. ImplicationIII. 'Anumana'
D. NegationIV. 'Upamana'

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Correct answer: C. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Explanation

The Mimamsa pramanas: inference = anumana, analogy = upamana, implication (postulation) = arthapatti, negation (non-apprehension) = anupalabdhi.

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