Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Puruṣārtha)	List-II (Description)
(A) Mokṣa	(I) Righteousness
(B) Dharma	(II) Material Well-being
(C) Artha	(III) Liberation from worldly ties
(D) Kāma	(IV) Fulfilment of desires

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

For matching questions, handle each pair individually. Write down your matches first (e.g., A-3, B-1) and then look for the option that contains all of your pairings. This reduces confusion and errors.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
This question requires matching each of the four Puruṣārthas (aims of human life) with its correct definition.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's match each term in List-I with its description in List-II.
(A) Mokṣa: This is the ultimate goal of spiritual liberation, freedom from the cycle of birth and death, and release from worldly attachments. This directly corresponds to (III) Liberation from worldly ties.
(B) Dharma: This refers to one's duties, ethics, moral obligations, and righteous conduct in life. This perfectly matches (I) Righteousness.
(C) Artha: This encompasses material wealth, prosperity, career, financial security, and economic well-being. This corresponds to (II) Material Well-being.
(D) Kāma: This represents desire, pleasure, passion, emotional fulfillment, and enjoyment of life's sensory experiences. This matches (IV) Fulfilment of desires.
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct pairings are: A-III, B-I, C-II, and D-IV. This combination is found in option (3).