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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2021 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?(Tirthankar) - (Nirvan Place)

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Vasupujya – Sammedashikhar

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Vasupujya – Sammedashikhar”.
Jain Tirtha Location
Rishabhanath Ashtapad
Vasupujya Champapuri, Bhagalpur
Neminath Urjayanta
Mahavira Pavapuri

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