Extraordinary perception in Indian logic – UGC NET Question

Statements A, B, C, D and E provide a correct overview of ordinary and extraordinary perception, while F is false. Ordinary perception uses the usual senses, whereas alaukika covers more refined or extraordinary modes such as universals, mediated perception and yogic awareness. These are treated as forms of pratyakṣa by schools like Nyaya and some Vedānta traditions. F is wrong because not all schools dismiss such perception as mere illusion; rather, they debate its scope and clarity. Therefore A, B, C, D and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete since it omits E, failing to mention the yogaja form, which is an important part of alaukika perception. While A, B, C and D are true, they do not fully cover the extraordinary types. Thus this option is not fully satisfactory.

Option B:
Option B is correct as it gathers the chief categories and examples of laukika and alaukika perception without adopting the extreme sceptical view expressed in F. It matches the level of detail expected in UGC NET questions. Hence it is the appropriate answer.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it includes F and omits A, thereby accepting the claim that all schools reject alaukika perception and not stating what laukika perception is. This misrepresents the diversity of Indian epistemological positions. The combination is therefore incorrect.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since it includes F and omits B, dropping explicit mention of the main extraordinary types while endorsing an overgeneralisation about their rejection. This option does not accurately reflect Indian epistemology.