Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kinship, Caste and Class

Question:

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:

Options:

A-II, B-I, C-III, D-IV

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV

Correct Answer:

A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

The correct match is:

 LIST I
Texts

LIST II
  Theme/Content  

 A. Ashtadhyayi

 III. Grammar

 B. Arthashastra

 I. State craft

 C. Natyashastra

 II. Dramaturgy

 D. Charak Samhita  

 IV. Medicine

A. Ashtadhyayi - III. Grammar

  • The "Ashtadhyayi" is a foundational text in Sanskrit grammar written by the ancient Indian scholar Panini. It is primarily concerned with the rules and structure of the Sanskrit language, making it a text related to grammar.

B. Arthashastra - I. Statecraft

  • The "Arthashastra" is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy attributed to Chanakya (Kautilya). It covers a wide range of topics related to governance and politics.

C. Natyashastra - II. Dramaturgy

  • The "Natyashastra" is an ancient Indian text that primarily deals with dramaturgy, the art of theatre, and performing arts. It provides comprehensive guidance on various aspects of dramatic performance.

D. Charak Samhita - IV. Medicine

  • The "Charak Samhita" is one of the foundational texts of Ayurvedic medicine. It covers various aspects of traditional Indian medicine, including diagnoses, treatments, and medical principles.