Q. Consider the following:

1. Matsya (Fish)
2. Kurma (Tortoise)
3. Varah (Boar)
4. Narasimha (Man-Lion)

Which of the following is the correct order of the above based on the chronological sequence of the Dashavatara (ten avatars of Vishnu)?
Answer: 1 2 3 4
Notes: The Dashavatara of Vishnu includes ten principal avatars. The first avatar is Matsya (Fish), which saved humanity from a great flood. The second is Kurma (Tortoise), which supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean. The third is Varah (Boar), who rescued the Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha. Finally, the fourth is Narasimha (Man-Lion), who appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada and vanquish the demon Hiranyakashipu. Thus, the correct order is 1 2 3 4.