Match List I (Discipline) with List II (Description) and choose the correct answer from the options given below.

List I

i.Anviksiki

ii.Mimamsa

iii.Shilpshastra

iv.Varta

List II

a.Interpretation

b.Logic

c.Agriculture

d.Architecture

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

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

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

Di-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c ✓ Correct

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

Explanation

Anviksiki denotes logic, Mimamsa denotes interpretation, Shilpshastra denotes architecture and Varta denotes agriculture and commerce.

Anviksiki pairs with logic, the science of reasoning.

Mimamsa pairs with interpretation of scriptural texts.

Shilpshastra pairs with architecture and craft.

Varta pairs with agriculture, trade and animal husbandry.

These four vidyas are described in Kautilya's Arthashastra.

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