Which is the just previous language of java?

Question

options
1) C++
2)Pascal
3)COBOUR
4)Fortran
5)c#
6)C
7)jquery

which option is correct???

Answer 1

option 1 ) C++

Answer 2

I think C++

Answer 3

Java is actually C++ without guns, knives and possability to shoot your leg

Answer 4

i think answer is C#