Match List I with List II:
| LIST I Texts | LIST II Theme/Content | ||
| A. | Ashtadhyayi | I. | State craft |
| B. | Arthashastra | II. | Dramaturgy |
| C. | Natyashastra | III. | Grammar |
| D. | Charak Samhita | IV. | Medicine |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
A. Ashtadhyayi — this matches III. Grammar. The Ashtadhyayi of Panini (c. 500 BCE) is a work on Sanskrit grammar.
B. Arthashastra — this matches I. State craft. The Arthashastra, parts of which were probably composed by Kautilya or Chanakya, lays down minute details of administrative and military organisation, the craft of running a state.
C. Natyashastra — this matches II. Dramaturgy. The Natyashastra of Bharata (c. 300 CE) is a work on dramaturgy.
D. Charak Samhita — this matches IV. Medicine. The Charaka and Sushruta Samhitas (c. 100 CE) are works on medicine.
NCERT (2026-27): “3.1 Finding out about the Mauryas … Another source that is often used is the Arthashastra, parts of which were probably composed by Kautilya or Chanakya, traditionally believed to be the minister of Chandragupta.… …The Arthashastra lays down minute details of administrative and military organisation.…”
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