Question

Six vedangas (limbs of Vedas) were evolved for the proper understanding of the Vedas. These include:

(1) Siksha (2) Kalpa

(3) Sarga (4) Vamsa

(5) Nirukta

Select the correct code

• A. All1,2,3,4&5
• B. Only 2,3,4&5
• C. Only 1,2,3&4
• D. Only 1,2 &5

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Only 1,2 &5

Six vedangas (limbs of Vedas) were evolved for the proper understanding of the Vedas.

1. Siksha (phonetics)
2. Kalpa (rituals)
3. Vyakarna (grammar)
4. Nirukta (etymology)
5. Chhanda (metrics)
6. Jyotisha (astronomy)