Match List I (Layer of Panchakosha) with List II (Aspect of Development).

List I

i.Annamaya Kosha

ii.Anandamaya Kosha

iii.Manomaya Kosha

iv.Vijnanamaya Kosha

List II

a.Mind layer

b.Intellectual layer

c.Inner self

d.Physical layer

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

Bi-d, ii-c, iii-a, iv-b ✓ Correct

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

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

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

Explanation

Each layer of the Panchakosha aligns with the aspect of the self it represents.

Annamaya Kosha is the physical layer nourished by food.

Anandamaya Kosha is the innermost self, the layer of bliss.

Manomaya Kosha is the mind layer of thoughts and emotions.

Vijnanamaya Kosha is the intellectual layer of reasoning and discernment.

The Panchakosha model informs the holistic development stressed in NEP 2020.

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