Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I** A. Jainism B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Christianity **List-II** 1. Madina 2. Vatican 3. Pavapuri 4. Varanasi ** Code:**
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A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
B. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
C. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Answer: A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Option c is the correct answer.
Pavapuri: Pavapuri meaning a town without sins. This place is dedicated to Lord Mahavira, the 24th Thirthankara and founder of Jain religion. which marks the place of his cremation. Mahavira passed away and attained moksha at the age of 72 in 468 BCE at a place called Pavapuri near modern Rajgir in Bihar.
Varanasi: The land of Varanasi (Kashi) has been the ultimate pilgrimage spot in Hinduism. It is the abode of the Hindu god Shiva. Hindus believe that one who is graced to die on the land of Varanasi would attain salvation and freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Madina: It is the second holiest city in Islam, after Mecca. Medina is celebrated as the place from which Muhammad established the Muslim community (ummah) after his flight from Mecca ( 622 AD ) and is where his body is buried. A pilgrimage is made to his tomb in the city's chief mosque.
Vatican: Vatican city is the site of the tomb of the Apostle Saint Peter, first of the uninterrupted succession of Bishop of Rome. Therefore it is a main pilgrimage centre. The Vatican is directly and tangibly linked with the history of Christianity.