Question
The six central disciplines of studying these texts include vyākarana ("VYAH-kuh-ruh-nuh"), jyotiṣa ("jyo-TEE-shuh"), and śikṣā ("shick-SHAH"). For 10 points each:
[10e] Name these four Sanskrit scriptures foundational to Hinduism including ones whose names start with "Atharva" and "Rig."
ANSWER: Vedas [accept Rigveda or Atharvaveda; accept Vedanga]
[10m] Kalpa is an especially important part of the Vedanga disciplines for discussing these 19 texts that comment on the Samhita rituals detailed in the Vedas.
ANSWER: Brahmanas [or Brāhmanam]
[10h] The Brahmanas and the Vedas are both classified under one of these two similar-sounding terms while texts like the Puranas are classified as the other. One of these two Sanskrit terms refers to the written and remembered, while the other refers to "that which is heard." Name either.
ANSWER: smriti ("SMUR-tee") OR shruti [accept smrti or smruti in place of "smriti"]
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 36 | 10.56 | 97% | 3% | 6% |