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Q: With reference to the Vedangas, which of the following terms denotes 'Ritual'?
  • A. Chhanda
  • B. Kalpa
  • C. Vyakarana
  • D. Shiksha
Correct Answer: Option B - Vedangas are treatises of Vedic Literature. There are 6 Vedangas :- (I) Shiksha :- It includes the rules of phonetics. (II) Kalpa :- It is called the arms of Veda Purasha, it denotes the term of "Ritual". It is for the proper application of the Vedic text. (III) Vyakarana (Grammer) :- It talks about the formation of words. (IV) Nirukta (Etymology) :- It gives the meaning of the usage of words. (V) Chhandas :- It is designed for the purpose of securing the proper reading and reciting of Vedic texts. (VI) Jyotisha (Astronomy):- It conveys the knowledge of heavenly bodies.
B. Vedangas are treatises of Vedic Literature. There are 6 Vedangas :- (I) Shiksha :- It includes the rules of phonetics. (II) Kalpa :- It is called the arms of Veda Purasha, it denotes the term of "Ritual". It is for the proper application of the Vedic text. (III) Vyakarana (Grammer) :- It talks about the formation of words. (IV) Nirukta (Etymology) :- It gives the meaning of the usage of words. (V) Chhandas :- It is designed for the purpose of securing the proper reading and reciting of Vedic texts. (VI) Jyotisha (Astronomy):- It conveys the knowledge of heavenly bodies.

Explanations:

Vedangas are treatises of Vedic Literature. There are 6 Vedangas :- (I) Shiksha :- It includes the rules of phonetics. (II) Kalpa :- It is called the arms of Veda Purasha, it denotes the term of "Ritual". It is for the proper application of the Vedic text. (III) Vyakarana (Grammer) :- It talks about the formation of words. (IV) Nirukta (Etymology) :- It gives the meaning of the usage of words. (V) Chhandas :- It is designed for the purpose of securing the proper reading and reciting of Vedic texts. (VI) Jyotisha (Astronomy):- It conveys the knowledge of heavenly bodies.