Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation
Match the following Tirthankaras with their symbols: | Tirthankara | Symbol | | :--- | :--- | | A. Adinatha | 1. Bull | | B. Mallinatha | 2. Water Jar | | C. Parshavanatha | 3. Serpent | | D. Sambhavnatha | 4. Horse |
Solution & Analysis
Answer: A
Concept
Each of the 24 Jain Tirthankaras is associated with a specific animal or object (Lanchhana) to distinguish their iconography.Explanation
Iconographic texts like the 'Pratima Lakshana' and various temple carvings confirm these associations.Logical Breakup
Adinatha (Rishabhanatha): Bull (1).
Mallinatha: Water Jar (Kumbha) (4).
Parshavanatha: Snake (Shesha) (3).
Sambhavnatha: Horse (2).