Previous year MCQs

Ancient Indian History UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Tirthankar is associated with?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Jain

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jain”.
In Jainism, a Tirthankar (or Tirthankara) is a revered spiritual teacher who has attained enlightenment and helps others achieve liberation (moksha). There are 24 Tirthankaras in Jain tradition, with Lord Mahavira being the most recent one.

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