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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 41

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q41

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Mahavira, who was known in Pali Berature as Niganths Nataputta, founded a religion called _________.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e.  Jainism.

Jainism was started by Mahavira, also known as Nigantha Nataputta in Pali literature.

  • The 24th Tirthankar was Mahavir Swami.
  • He is regarded as the true creator of Jainism.
  • The lion is a symbol of Mahavir and his discipline is known as Chandrabala.
  • He was also known as Vardhamana, Jaina, Jitendriya, Kevalin and Arihant.
  • He was born to Siddhartha and Trisha (Lichchhavi princess) in the early 540 BC at Kundagrama near Vaishali in Bihar.
  • He died at the age of 72 in Pawapuri which is presently in Bihar.