Option d is the correct answer The word Ayurveda comes from the word ayur meaning life and the word veda meaning to know. Ayurveda means the science of life, and is a medical system practiced in India, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Ayurveda first appeared in the Atharvaveda. Most treatments relating to good health and diseases are available in this vedic book. Important Tips Upa-Veda In Hinduism the term upaveda or Upved refers to traditional sciences/technical literature which have no connection whatever with the Sruti or revealed Veda. The four upavedas are as follows Ayurveda is the science of health and life and is associated with Atharvaveda. Dhanurveda refers to the science of warfare and is associated with Yajur Veda. Gandharvaveda deals with various aspects of aesthetics including art-forms like music, dance, poetry, sculpture, erotica etc. It is associated with Samaveda. Arthasastra deals with public administration, governance, economy and polity. It is associated with Atharvaveda.