The correct answer is D. Puranas.
The Puranas are a genre of Hindu religious texts that contain a wide range of topics, including cosmology, mythology, history, genealogy, and philosophy. They are traditionally divided into eighteen major texts, each of which is further subdivided into several sections.
The five branches of historical studies mentioned in the question are Sarg (revolution of universe), Manvatantra (recurring of time), Vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages ) and Vamsa Nucharita (life stories of some selected characters ). These topics are all covered in the Puranas, which makes them the most likely answer to the question.
The Vedas are a collection of ancient Hindu texts that are considered to be the most sacred scriptures of Hinduism. They are divided into four main texts: the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda. The Vedas are primarily concerned with ritual and sacrifice, and they contain very little historical information.
The Tripitakas are the sacred texts of Buddhism. They are divided into three main texts: the Sutta Pitaka, the Vinaya Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka. The Tripitakas are primarily concerned with the teachings of the Buddha, and they contain very little historical information.
The Panch Tantra is a collection of ancient Indian fables and stories. It is not a religious text, and it does not contain any historical information.