Question

Arrange in chronological order the names of Tirthankaras from later to earlier.
(A) Vardhamana Mahavira
(B) Parshvanath
(C) Neminath
(D) Rishabhadeva

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, B, D, C
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Remember Jain Tirthankara sequence: Rishabhadeva (1st), Neminath (22nd), Parshvanath (23rd), Mahavira (24th).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall Jain Tirthankaras.
Rishabhadeva was the 1st Tirthankara, considered the founder.
Neminath was the 22nd Tirthankara.
Parshvanath was the 23rd Tirthankara.
Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara.
Step 2: Since question asks “later to earlier.”
Later (recent) → Mahavira (A).
Then → Parshvanath (B).
Then → Neminath (C).
Earlier → Rishabhadeva (D).
Step 3: Verify with options.
This sequence matches option (A) A, B, C, D.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Correct answer is (A) A, B, C, D.