Question

Chronologically arrange the names of cartoonists as per the year of birth.
A. Mario Miranda
B. R.K. Laxman
C. Shankar Pillai
D. Abu Abraham
E. Pran Kumar Sharma
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. B, E, C, A, D
• B. D, C, E, A, B
• C. C, B, D, A, E
• D. E, C, A, B, D

Hint:

When solving chronology questions, identify the oldest personality first and then proceed toward the youngest to avoid sequence confusion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: Chronological arrangement questions involving famous personalities require arranging them according to birth years from earliest to latest. These personalities are renowned Indian cartoonists who significantly contributed to journalism, satire, and comic art.

Step 1: Understanding the personalities. The cartoonists mentioned are:
• Shankar Pillai
• R.K. Laxman
• Abu Abraham
• Mario Miranda
• Pran Kumar Sharma All are highly influential figures in Indian cartooning history.

Step 2: Determining the chronological order. The approximate birth order from earliest to latest is: \[ \text{Shankar Pillai} \rightarrow \text{R.K. Laxman} \rightarrow \text{Abu Abraham} \rightarrow \text{Mario Miranda} \rightarrow \text{Pran Kumar Sharma} \] Using the labels: \[ C \rightarrow B \rightarrow D \rightarrow A \rightarrow E \]

Step 3: Matching with the options. Option (C) exactly matches: \[ C, B, D, A, E \] Hence, Option (C) is correct.

Step 4: Eliminating the incorrect options.
• Option (A) incorrectly places R.K. Laxman first
• Option (B) begins with Abu Abraham instead of Shankar Pillai
• Option (D) incorrectly starts with Pran Kumar Sharma Therefore, those options are incorrect. Final Conclusion: The correct chronological arrangement is: \[ \boxed{C, B, D, A, E} \] Therefore, the correct option is: \[ \boxed{(3)} \]