Match List I with List II

List I		List II
A)	Siksha	I	Metre
B)	Nirukta	II	Phonetics
C)	Kalpa	III	Etymology
D)	Chhandas	IV	Religious Practices

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

To understand why this is the correct match, let us look at the meaning and purpose of each of the Vedangas (the six auxiliary disciplines of Hinduism that are associated with the study of the Vedas):

1. Siksha (A) matches with Phonetics (II):
Siksha is the study of phonetics, pronunciation, and phonology. It focuses on the correct articulation of letters, vowels, and notes to ensure the Vedic hymns are chanted with precise pronunciation.

2. Nirukta (B) matches with Etymology (III):
Nirukta is the study of etymology, which deals with the explanation, origin, and derivation of words, particularly the difficult or archaic words found in the Vedas.

3. Kalpa (C) matches with Religious Practices (IV):
Kalpa is the study of rituals, ceremonies, and procedures. It outlines the practical rules for performing sacrifices, domestic ceremonies, and other religious practices in a systematic manner.

4. Chhandas (D) matches with Metre (I):
Chhandas is the study of Vedic metrics and poetic meters. It regulates the structure, rhythm, and syllable-count of the poetic verses in the hymns.

Combining these individual pairings gives us the correct sequence: A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.