How many major Puranas (Mahapuranas) are there?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 18
There are 18 Mahapuranas, among them the Vishnu, Bhagavata, Matsya and Markandeya Puranas. Written in Sanskrit verse, they tell stories of gods and goddesses and give lists of royal genealogies.