Match List I with List II
| List I | List II | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| (Constellations) | (Indian Names) | ||
| A. | Taurus | I. | Mithun |
| B. | Sagittarius | II. | Kumbh |
| C. | Aquarius | III. | Dhanu |
| D. | Gemini | IV. | Vrish |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
The four constellations are signs of the zodiac, the twelve star groups the Sun appears to pass through in a year. In Indian astronomy each sign is a rashi with its own Sanskrit name.
A. Taurus — this matches IV. Vrish. Taurus is the Bull, Vrishabha (bull) in Sanskrit.
B. Sagittarius — this matches III. Dhanu. Sagittarius is the Archer, Dhanu (bow) in Sanskrit.
C. Aquarius — this matches II. Kumbh. Aquarius is the Water Bearer, Kumbha (water pot) in Sanskrit.
D. Gemini — this matches I. Mithun. Gemini is the Twins, Mithuna (pair) in Sanskrit.