Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Match List - I with List - II.

List – I

(Jain Tirthan Karas)

List – II

(Symbolic Representation)

(A) Rishabha

(I) Lion

(B) Mahavira

(II) Elephant

(C) Parshavnath

(III) Bull

(D) Ajitnath

(IV) Serpent

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

(A)-(1), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)

(A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)

(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)

Explanation:

List – I

(Jain Tirthan Karas)

List – II

(Symbolic Representation)

(A) Rishabha

(III) Bull

(B) Mahavira

(I) Lion

(C) Parshavnath

(IV) Serpent

(D) Ajitnath

(II) Elephant

Each Jain Tirthankara is associated with a specific symbol:

Rishabha: The symbolic representation of Rishabha is a bull. Bull symbolizes steadfastness and renunciation.
Mahavira: The symbolic representation of Mahavira is a Lion. Lion symbolizes strength and leadership.
Parshavnath: The symbolic representation of Parshavnath is a serpent. This symbol likely signifies his victory over worldly desires. The serpent also symbolizes transformation and asceticism.
Ajitnath: The symbolic representation of Ajitnath is an elephant. This symbol is often associated with strength, power, and wisdom.