Match List - I with List - II.

List – I	List - II
A. Siksha	I. Metrics
B. Kalpa	II. Phonetics
C. Chanda	III. Social Thought
D. Jyotisha	IV. Astronomy

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d). This question pertains to the Vedangas, which are six auxiliary disciplines associated with the study of the Vedas. Each Vedanga focuses on a specific technical aspect of Vedic rituals and interpretation.
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• Siksha deals with phonetics and the correct pronunciation of Vedic hymns.
• Kalpa refers to ritual canons and social duties (Dharmasutras, Srautasutras).
• Chanda is the science of prosody or metrics, essential for chanting verses.
• Jyotisha is the study of astronomy, used to determine auspicious times for rituals.
• Vyakarana (Grammar) and Nirukta (Etymology) are the other two Vedangas.

Additional Knowledge

• Metrics (Chanda): Important works include Pingala's Chanda-sutra.
• Phonetics (Siksha): Crucial for preserving the oral tradition of the Vedas without corruption.
• Astronomy (Jyotisha): Lagadha's Vedanga Jyotisha is one of the earliest Indian works in this field.
• Social Thought (Kalpa): Includes the Grihyasutras and Dharmasutras which define personal and social conduct.