Question

Match List-I with List-II: 

List-I		List-II
(A)	Vasakasajjita	(IV)	One dressed up for the union
(B)	Abhisarika	(III)	One going forward to meet her lord
(C)	Virahotkanthita	(II)	One tormented due to separation
(D)	Kalahantarita	(I)	One separated due to quarrel

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

Hint:

Important Ashtanayika meanings: \[ \text{Vasakasajjita} = \text{Prepared for Union} \] \[ \text{Abhisarika} = \text{Goes to Meet Her Beloved} \] \[ \text{Virahotkanthita} = \text{Tormented by Separation} \] \[ \text{Kalahantarita} = \text{Separated due to Quarrel} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The Ashtanayika classification in Indian aesthetics describes eight types of heroines according to their emotional state and relationship with the beloved. Each Nayika represents a distinct psychological and dramatic situation.

Step 1: Match Vasakasajjita.
\[ \text{Vasakasajjita} \] refers to: \[ \text{One dressed up for union with her beloved} \] Thus: \[ A \rightarrow IV \]

Step 2: Match Abhisarika.
\[ \text{Abhisarika} \] is the heroine: \[ \text{Who boldly goes out to meet her beloved} \] Thus: \[ B \rightarrow III \]

Step 3: Match Virahotkanthita.
\[ \text{Virahotkanthita} \] means: \[ \text{One distressed or tormented due to separation} \] Thus: \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Match Kalahantarita.
\[ \text{Kalahantarita} \] refers to: \[ \text{One separated from her beloved because of quarrel} \] Thus: \[ D \rightarrow I \]

Step 5: Write the final matching sequence.
The correct matching is: \[ A\text{-}IV,\ B\text{-}III,\ C\text{-}II,\ D\text{-}I \]

Step 6: Compare with the given options.
Among the given choices: \[ (A)\ A\text{-}I,\ B\text{-}III,\ C\text{-}IV,\ D\text{-}II \] \[ (B)\ A\text{-}IV,\ B\text{-}III,\ C\text{-}II,\ D\text{-}I \] \[ (C)\ A\text{-}III,\ B\text{-}I,\ C\text{-}II,\ D\text{-}IV \] \[ (D)\ A\text{-}II,\ B\text{-}IV,\ C\text{-}III,\ D\text{-}I \] the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{A\text{-}IV,\ B\text{-}III,\ C\text{-}II,\ D\text{-}I} \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\mathrm{(B)}} \]