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Which of the following types of inference is used when one infers rainfall on the hills from floods?

Which of the following types of inference is used when one infers rainfall on the hills from floods? Correct Answer S̀esavata  

Anuman is classified into two-part hetu and sadhya. 

Key Points

  • Vyapti refers to a link between two facts, one of which is pervaded and the other of which is pervaded.
  • Anumana (inference) can be divided into three categories:
    • Pu̅rvavata Anumana
    • S̀esavata  Anumana
    • Sa̅ma̅nyatodrsta Anumana
  • S̀esavata  Anumana: An inference in which the unobserved cause is inferred from the seen consequence.
  • For example, one infers rainfall on the hills from floods.
  • In this case, we can infer floods from the past rainfall on the hills. 

Thus, S̀esavata inference is used when one infers rainfall on the hills from floods. 

Additional Information

  • Pu̅rvavata Anumana: Infer the unperceived outcome from a seen cause in this inference.
  • For example, anyone predicts coming rain based on the sight of dark, thick clouds. 
  • Sa̅ma̅nyatodrsta Anumana: An inference based on the perception of uniformity rather than causal relationships.
  • For example, assume that the moon moves by observing see changing positions of it at extended intervals, even though may not have noticed the motion. 

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