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Q: Who among the following is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism?
  • A. Neminath
  • B. Vardhaman Mahavira
  • C. Parshvanath
  • D. Rishabhanatha
Correct Answer: Option D - Rishabhanatha is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism. Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of the Jains. He was born to king Nabhi Raja and Queen Marudevi at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku clan. In Jaina scriptures and texts Rishabhdeva is represented by Ox (Vrishabha).
D. Rishabhanatha is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism. Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of the Jains. He was born to king Nabhi Raja and Queen Marudevi at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku clan. In Jaina scriptures and texts Rishabhdeva is represented by Ox (Vrishabha).

Explanations:

Rishabhanatha is considered as the first Tirthankara of Jainism. Rishabhdev was the first Tirthankara of the Jains. He was born to king Nabhi Raja and Queen Marudevi at Ayodhya in the Ikshvaku clan. In Jaina scriptures and texts Rishabhdeva is represented by Ox (Vrishabha).