Q122 · UPPSC Prelims 2022 · Set B · General Studies

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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.List I · GodList II · SymbolA. Shiva1. ChakraB. Vishnu2. TridentC. Ganesha3. VeenaD. Saraswati4. Rope or nooseMatch List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.Code:

A 1 2 3 4
B 4 3 1 2
C 3 2 1 4
D 2 1 4 3

Correct answer: (d) 2 1 4 3

Explanation

  1. A

    1 2 3 4

    Shiva is matched with 1, Chakra. This is incorrect because the traditional symbol associated with Lord Shiva is the Trident, while Chakra is linked to Lord Vishnu.

  2. B

    4 3 1 2

    Vishnu is matched with 2, Trident. This pairing is false as the Trident belongs to Lord Shiva, whereas Lord Vishnu is typically identified by the Chakra.

  3. C

    3 2 1 4

    Ganesha is matched with 4, Rope or noose. While Lord Ganesha is sometimes depicted holding a noose (pasha) along with other attributes, this specific combination does not align with the standard matching required by the correct sequence.

  4. D

    2 1 4 3

    Shiva is paired with Trident (2), Vishnu with Chakra (1), Ganesha with Rope or noose (4), and Saraswati with Veena (3). This makes the correct sequence 2, 1, 4, 3, accurately matching each deity with their traditional iconographic symbol as prescribed in Hindu iconography.

Summary. Official key is (d) 2 1 4 3. The question requires matching Hindu deities in List-I with their standard iconographic symbols in List-II. Lord Shiva corresponds to the Trident (2), Lord Vishnu to the Chakra (1), Lord Ganesha to the Rope or noose (4), and Goddess Saraswati to the Veena (3). Option (d) is the only choice that correctly orders these pairings as A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3. All other options incorrectly mismatch these primary divine attributes.