Correct Answer:

B: Yava and Dhanya

Explanation of Options:

Option A: Godhuma and Vrihi  
 • Incorrect.
 • "Godhuma" refers to wheat, which is not mentioned in the Rig Veda as a cereal.
 • "Vrihi" refers to rice, which is also not a term used in the Rig Veda for cereals.
 • These terms are more commonly associated with later Vedic texts.

Option B: Yava and Dhanya  
 • Correct.
 • "Yava" refers to barley, which is frequently mentioned in the Rig Veda as a staple cereal.
 • "Dhanya" is a general term for grains or cereals, used in the Rig Veda.
 • These terms accurately represent the cereals known and used during the Rig Vedic period.

Option C: Tila and Khala  
 • Incorrect.
 • "Tila" refers to sesame, which is not a cereal but an oilseed.
 • "Khala" is not a term used for cereals in the Rig Veda.
 • These terms do not align with the cereals mentioned in the Rig Veda.

Option D: Priyangu and Shyamaka  
 • Incorrect.
 • "Priyangu" refers to a type of millet, but it is not specifically mentioned in the Rig Veda.
 • "Shyamaka" is another type of millet, also not mentioned in the Rig Veda.
 • These terms are not associated with the cereals of the Rig Vedic period.