Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
(A) Jainism came into existence around 600 B.C. in India.
(B) There were 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.
(C) First Tirthankar was Swami Mahavira.
(D) The last and 24th Tirthankara was Rishabhadeva.
(E) Jainism accept the idea of existance of God and believe in caste system.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and C only
• B. B, C and D only
• C. A and B only
• D. C, D and E only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question requires us to assess the correctness of given statements about Jainism. Let's evaluate each statement:

1. Statement A: Jainism came into existence around 600 B.C. in India.

This is correct. Jainism is one of the ancient religions of India and is believed to have existed before the 6th century B.C. It gained prominence around the same time as Buddhism, i.e., around 600 B.C., during the time of the 24th Tirthankara, Mahavira.

2. Statement B: There were 24 Tirthankaras in Jainism.

This statement is correct. Jainism believes in 24 Tirthankaras who are spiritual teachers and reformers.

3. Statement C: The first Tirthankara was Swami Mahavira.

This statement is incorrect. The first Tirthankara was Rishabhadeva or Rishabhanatha, not Mahavira. Mahavira was the 24th and the last Tirthankara.

4. Statement D: The last and 24th Tirthankara was Rishabhadeva.

This statement is incorrect. As mentioned before, Rishabhadeva was the first Tirthankara, and Mahavira was the last, i.e., the 24th Tirthankara.

5. Statement E: Jainism accepts the idea of the existence of God and believes in the caste system.

This is incorrect. Jainism does not believe in the authority of a supreme god and is non-theistic. Jainism also rejects the caste system, promoting equality and non-discrimination among its followers.

Based on the evaluation:

• Statement A is correct.
• Statement B is correct.
• Statements C, D, and E are incorrect.

The correct answer is A and B only.