Option a is the correct answer Brahmavadini or "an expounder of the Veda" are those women who composed any hymns of the Vedas. The prominent among them were Lopamudra, Vishwawara, Ghosha and Maitreyi. Lopamudra was the wife of the sage Agastya. A hymn in the Rigveda is attributed to her. Maitreyi, the wife of Yajnavalkya, is accredited with about ten hymns in Rig Veda. Two suktas of the tenth Mandala of Rigveda each containing 14 verses have been attributed to Ghosha. Important Tips Savitri is a legendary woman known for her devotion and determination. The most famous story about Savitri is that of Savitri and Satyavan, which is narrated in the Mahabharata. Savitri's husband, Satyavan, was destined to die within a year, and through her unwavering devotion and intelligence, she managed to outwit Yama, the god of death, and save her husband's life. "Leelavati" is the title of a famous medieval Indian mathematical treatise written by the Indian mathematician Bhaskaracharya in the 12th century. The Leelavati covers various mathematical topics, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry, and is notable for its innovative and comprehensive approach to mathematics during that time. It's not related to Vedic hymns or Brahmavadinis Gargi is Brahmavadini from ancient India. Gargi is mentioned in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, one of the principal Upanishads. She is known for her intellectual prowess and her participation in philosophical discussions and debates. Gargi engaged in a famous philosophical dialogue with the sage Yajnavalkya, where she posed challenging questions about the nature of reality and the self.