Consider the following pairs of Upavedas and their traditional subjects: Upaveda Traditional Subject Associated Veda 1. Ayurveda Medicinal Science and Health Rigveda 2. Dhanurveda Archery and Warfare Yajurveda 3. Gandharvaveda Music, Dance, and Performing Arts Samaveda 4. Shilpaveda Architecture and Sculptural Arts Atharvaveda In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 3 and 4 only

[C] 1, 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: D

Notes:

Correct Answer:

Row 1 is correctly matched: Ayurveda (science of life/medicine) is traditionally classified as an Upaveda of the Rigveda (or alternatively Atharvaveda).
Row 2 is correctly matched: Dhanurveda deals with military science, archery, and martial strategies and is affiliated with the Yajurveda.
Row 3 is correctly matched: Gandharvaveda covers vocal and instrumental music along with dance and aesthetics, derived from the musical Samaveda.
Row 4 is correctly matched: Shilpaveda deals with architecture, engineering, and craftsmanship, affiliated with the Atharvaveda.