Question

Match List I (Research Institutes) with List II (Their Locations):
 

List I		List II
A.	Ahimsa, Prakrit and Jainalogy Research Institute	I.	Ahmedabad
B.	National Prakrit Study and Research Institute	II.	Vaishali
C.	Jain Vishva Bharati University	III.	Shravanabelagola
D.	Lalbhai Dalpatbhai (L.D.) Institute of Indology	IV.	Ladnun

 

• A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
• C. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
• D. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Hint:

Remember: L.D. = Ahmedabad (Dalpatbhai is a famous Gujarati name). Vishva Bharati = Ladnun (associated with Terapanth). Ahimsa/Prakrit = Vaishali (Mahavira's birthplace).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
To preserve Jain literature and heritage, various research institutions have been established across India. Each of these centers is renowned for specific tasks like manuscript preservation, Prakrit studies, or higher education in Jain values.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let's match the institutions with their specific locations:
1. Ahimsa, Prakrit and Jainalogy Research Institute (A): This is a government institute located in Vaishali (II), Bihar. It was established to promote research in the birth-land of Lord Mahavira.
2. National Prakrit Study and Research Institute (B): This institute is located in the sacred town of Shravanabelagola (III), Karnataka. It is a major center for the study of the Prakrit language and epigraphy.
3. Jain Vishva Bharati University (C): This is a deemed university founded by Acharya Tulsi. It is located in Ladnun (IV), Rajasthan. It focuses on non-violence and science of living.
4. L.D. Institute of Indology (D): This is one of the world's finest collections of manuscripts and art. It was established by the efforts of Muni Punyavijayji and is located in Ahmedabad (I), Gujarat.
The final match is A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The institutes are correctly matched with Vaishali, Shravanabelagola, Ladnun, and Ahmedabad.