Which of the following were considered as Vedangas in the ancient education system of India?

1.Metrics

2.Grammar

3.Phonetics

4.Ritual

5.Astrology

A1, 2 & 3 only

B1, 2, 3 & 5 only

C2 & 3 only

D1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Explanation

All five listed subjects are counted among the six Vedangas of the ancient Indian learning system.

Statement 1 metrics as Chhanda and Statement 2 grammar as Vyakarana are Vedangas.

Statement 3 phonetics as Shiksha is the Vedanga governing correct pronunciation.

Statement 4 ritual as Kalpa prescribes ceremonial procedure.

Statement 5 astrology as Jyotisha is the science of time and the heavens.

The sixth Vedanga not listed here is Nirukta, the study of etymology.

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