Option b is the correct answer. Sarga, Pratisarga, Vansa, Manvantara and Vanshanucharita are the indicators of Puranas. Matsya Purana list 5 characteristics of a Purana. These are called the Pancha Lakshana. The topics covered by Purana are as follows: Sarga:- The creation of the world or Cosmogony Pratisarga:- Cosmogony and cosmology Vansa:- Genealogy of the sages, gods. Manvantara:- Cosmic cycles, history of the world during the time of one patriarch Vamsanucarita:- Account of royal dynasties dynasty, including the Chandravamshi and Suryavamshi kings Important Tips Puranas: The Puranas are mainly known for the intricate layers of symbolism depicted within their stories. These are mainly composed primarily in Sanskrit, but also in Tamil and other Indian languages. Several Puranas are named after major Hindu deities such as Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, and Shakti. The Puranic genre of literature is found in both Jainism and Hinduism.