Question

The right genealogy of Pandu as mentioned in Mahābhārata is: A. Arjuna
B. Abhimanyu
C. Pandu
D. Parīkşita
E. Janamejaya

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

Hint:

King Janamejaya conducted the famous Sarpa-Satra sacrifice.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1:
Pandu was the father of Arjuna.

Step 2:
Arjuna was the father of Abhimanyu.

Step 3:
Abhimanyu’s son was Parīkşita, and Parīkşita’s son was Janamejaya.

Step 4:
Thus, the genealogy is: \[ C \rightarrow A \rightarrow B \rightarrow D \rightarrow E \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{(1)}} \]