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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    Consider the following statements                                                                                                  [2014-I]
    1. The Jains believed that Mahavira had twenty-three predecessors.
    2. Parshvanatha was twenty-third Tirthankara.
    3. Rishava was immediate successor of Mahavira.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    A)  1 and 2                       

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  Only 2             

    D)  Only 3             

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Rishabha-1st Tirthankara out of 24. Parshvanatha- 23rd tirthankara. Mahavira 24th tirthankara           


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