UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Satpratipaksha occurs when a reason offered for a conclusion is matched by another reason of comparable strength offered for its negation. In such a situation, the original hetu loses its probative force because the opposing argument cancels its effect. Nyaya regards this as a defect since the presence of a true counter-argument prevents the conclusion from being firmly established.

Option A:
Option A, badhita, involves defeat by a stronger pramana rather than by a rival but equally strong inferential ground. In badhita, the balance of justification is clearly tipped.

Option B:
Option B, savyabhicara, refers to irregular association and does not require any explicit counter-reason.

Option C:
Option C, asiddha, is concerned with the failure to establish the hetu in the paksha, which is different from the stalemate generated by opposing but symmetric reasons.

Option D:
Option D is correct because satpratipaksha literally means "having a true counter-argument" and indicates that the original reason is undermined by the presence of such balanced opposition.