Multiple choice general knowledge culture The avatar that rescues Veda, plants and animals Vamana Kurma Matsya Krishna Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Matsya, the fish avatar of Vishnu, rescued the Vedas from the great flood. He guided Manu's boat and saved the seeds of all life, thereby preserving plants and animals. Matsya is the first avatar in the dashavatara sequence.