Multiple choice

Match the following lists correctly.

 
List I (Vedangas) List II (Subjects)
I. Nirukta A. Phonetics
II. Kalpa B. Metrics
III. Siksha C. Ritual
IV. Chhand D. Etymology

  1. I - D; II - C; III - A; IV - B

  2. I - D; II - C; III - B; IV - A

  3. I - B; II - C; III - D; IV - A

  4. I - B; II - C; III - A; IV - D
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Explanation

The most important contribution of the later Vedic period is the composition of Vedangas. They are six in number:

  1. Siksha (phonetics)
  2. Kalpa (ritual)
  3. Vyakaran (grammar)
  4. Nirukta (etymology)
  5. Chhand (metrics)
  6. Jyotish (astronomy)

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