Question

Match the names of Vedangas given in Column 1 with the discourses as given in Column 2 and provide the correct answer from the options given below:

Column 1	Column 2
1. Shiksha	a. ritual instructions
2. Kalpa	b. phonetics, phonology, pronunciation
3. Vyakarana	c. etymology and meaning of words
4. Nikruta	d. Grammar and linguistic analysis

1. 1 - a, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - b
2. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b
3. 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c
4. 1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - d

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c

The correct answer is 1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c.

Column 1	Column 2
Shiksha	phonetics, phonology, pronunciation
Kalpa	ritual instructions
Vyakarana	Grammar and linguistic analysis
Nikruta	etymology and meaning of words

• In ancient times, The Vedanga are 6 auxiliary disciplines of Hinduism connected with the study of the Vedas.
• These 6 subjects are following:-
  • Chhandas
  • Shiksha
  • Vyakarana
  • Nirukta
  • Jyotisha
  • Kalpa