Branches Subjects
A. Sarga involution of universe
B. Manvantantra recurring of time
C. Pratisarga evolution of universe
D. Vamsa religious importance
Answer:B
Branches Subjects
A. Sarga involution of universe B. Manvantantra recurring of time C. Pratisarga evolution of universe D. Vamsa religious importance
Explanation: The Puranas, eighteen in number, are mainly historical accounts. Five branches of historical studies are considered to form the subject matter of the Puranas. These are (I) sarga (evolution of universe), (ii) pratisarga (involution of universe), (iii) manvantantra (recurring of time), (iv) vamsa (genealogical list of kings and sages), and (v) vamsanucharita (life stories of some selected characters).