GS PrelimsHistory (Ancient India)Indian Philosophical Systems1996

According to ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas the sequential order of the cycle of four aeons (Yugas) is

A

Dvapara, Krita, Treta and Kali

B

Krita, Dvapara, Treta and Kali

C

Krita, Treta, Dvapara and Kali

D

Treta, Dvapara, Kali and Krita

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Ancient Indian cosmogonic ideas describe a cyclical concept of time, divided into four ages or aeons, known as Yugas. 2. This cycle of four Yugas repeats itself. 3. The sequential order of these Yugas, starting from the first, is: Krita Yuga (also Satya Yuga), followed by Treta Yuga, then Dvapara Yuga, and finally Kali Yuga. 4. After the Kali Yuga ends, the cycle restarts with Krita Yuga.

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