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Which, among the following, is the correct sequence of incarnations of Vishnu, as mentioned in the Puranas ?
A. Varaha (Boar)
B. Matsya (Fish)
C. Kurma (Tortoise)
D. Vaman (Dwarf)
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The correct answer is
B, C, A and D

Vishnu Incarnations Sequence Explained

The Puranas detail the Dashavatara, Vishnu's ten primary incarnations. This question focuses on the correct sequence of the first four key avatars.

Identifying the Correct Order

The standard sequence of these Vishnu incarnations, as traditionally cited in the Puranas, is:

  • B. Matsya (Fish): The first avatar.
  • C. Kurma (Tortoise): The second avatar.
  • A. Varaha (Boar): The third avatar.
  • D. Vaman (Dwarf): The fourth avatar.

Thus, the correct chronological order is represented by the sequence: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vaman, which corresponds to the letters B, C, A, D.

Selecting the Correct Option

Matching this established sequence (B, C, A, D) with the provided choices, Option 4 is the correct answer.

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