RELIGIONS
JAINISM
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Question
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India
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Indian Subcontinent
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Scholars of religion generally hold that Jainism originated in the 7th–5th century bce in the Ganges basin of eastern India, the scene of intense religious speculation and activity at that time.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rishabhadeva is considered as the first real founder of Jainism. He is the first Tirthankara in Jainism and is also said to have live million years ago.
Detailed explanation-3: -It’s true that Jainism and Hinduism have many similarities, but it is still not correct to say that Jainism stems from Hinduism. When & Where: Jainism is one of the oldest religions in India. Present historians say that it is at least 5000 years old but Jains believe it to be eternal.
Detailed explanation-4: -Jainism is a religion founded in ancient India. Jains trace their history through twenty-four tirthankara and revere Rishabhanatha as the first tirthankara (in the present time-cycle).