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Who was the f...
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Who was the founder of Jainism?
A
Shankaracharya
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Gautam Buddha
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Vardhamana Mahavira
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Ashoka
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Solution
The correct option is
C
Vardhamana Mahavira
Solution:
D. Vardhamana Mahavira
Explanation
Vardhamana Mahavira founded Jainism.
Jainism believes in 24 Tirthankaras, and Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara.
Jainism believes in Ahimsa and was against the complex Vedic practices.
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