Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I		List - II
A.	Shitalnatha	I.	13th
B.	Suvratanatha	II.	10th
C.	Mallinatha	III.	19th
D.	Vimalanatha	IV.	20th

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. \( \text{A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I} \)
• B. \( \text{A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-IV} \)
• C. \( \text{A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III} \)
• D. \( \text{A-III, B-I, C-V, D-II} \)

Hint:

In Jainism, remembering the order of Tirthankaras through grouped memorization is very useful. Frequently asked Tirthankaras include Rishabhanatha (1st), Parshvanatha (23rd), and Mahavira (24th).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Jainism recognizes twenty-four Tirthankaras. Questions regarding their numerical order are frequently asked in Ancient Indian History examinations. To solve such questions correctly, one must remember the sequence of important Tirthankaras and their positions.

Step 1: Identify Shitalnatha. Shitalnatha is the: \[ 10^{\text{th}} \text{ Tirthankara} \] Hence, \[ A \rightarrow II \]

Step 2: Identify Suvratanatha. Suvratanatha is the: \[ 20^{\text{th}} \text{ Tirthankara} \] Thus, \[ B \rightarrow IV \]

Step 3: Identify Mallinatha. Mallinatha is the: \[ 19^{\text{th}} \text{ Tirthankara} \] Therefore, \[ C \rightarrow III \]

Step 4: Identify Vimalanatha. Vimalanatha is the: \[ 13^{\text{th}} \text{ Tirthankara} \] Hence, \[ D \rightarrow I \]

Step 5: Combine all correct matches. Thus: \[ A-II,\; B-IV,\; C-III,\; D-I \] Therefore the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (1)}} \] Checking Other Options:
• Option (2) incorrectly places Shitalnatha.
• Option (3) incorrectly matches Suvratanatha.
• Option (4) contains impossible numbering.