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Who was the first Tirthankara of Jainism?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Parshvanatha
  2. Mahavira
  3. Rishabhanatha
  4. Arishtanemi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rishabhanatha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Rishabhanatha šŸ“š Explanation: Rishabhanatha (also known as Adinatha) is considered the first of the 24 Tirthankaras of Jainism. He is credited with establishing the foundation of Jain philosophy and ethics in the current world cycle. Parshvanatha was the 23rd Tirthankara, and Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and last. Rishabhanatha is often symbolized by a bull.