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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2017 GS-I
Question

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below:
List I [Tirthankara] List II [Cognizance]

(A) Adinatha - (a) Bull
(B) Mallinatha - (b) Horse
(C) Parsavnatha - (c) Snake
(D) Sambhavnatha - (d) Water Jar

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: A-a, B-d, C-c, D-b

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “A-a, B-d, C-c, D-b”.
Tirthankara Symbol
Adinatha Bull
Mallinatha Water Jar
Parsavnatha Snake
Sambhavnatha Horse

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