Match List I (Ancient field of study) with List II (Meaning) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Siksha

ii.Nirukta

iii.Kalpa

iv.Chhandas

List II

a.Meter

b.Phonetics

c.Etymology

d.Religious practices

Ai-c, ii-b, iii-d, iv-a

Bi-a, ii-b, iii-d, iv-c

Ci-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a ✓ Correct

Di-d, ii-c, iii-b, iv-a

Correct answer: (C) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a

Explanation

Siksha is the Vedanga dealing with phonetics and correct pronunciation.

Nirukta explains etymology, the origin and meaning of words.

Kalpa lays down religious practices and ritual procedure.

Chhandas is the study of metre in Vedic verse.

These give the correct match of each field to its meaning.

The six Vedangas also include Vyakarana for grammar and Jyotisha for astronomy.

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