Match List I (Discipline or subject) with List II (Ancient name) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Logic

ii.Interpretation

iii.Etymology

iv.Ritual

List II

a.Nirukta

b.Anviksiki

c.Kalpa

d.Mimamsa

Ai-b, ii-d, iii-a, iv-c ✓ Correct

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

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

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

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

Explanation

The four ancient names align as Logic with Anviksiki, Interpretation with Mimamsa, Etymology with Nirukta and Ritual with Kalpa.

Anviksiki was the science of reasoning and logical inquiry, matching Logic.

Mimamsa was the discipline of interpreting Vedic texts, matching Interpretation.

Nirukta dealt with the derivation and meaning of words, matching Etymology.

Kalpa laid down the rules and procedures of ritual, matching Ritual.

These formed part of the Vedangas, the auxiliary sciences supporting Vedic study.

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