The question asks about the clan to which Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, belonged. This is a factual question related to ancient Indian history and the origins of Jainism.
Correct Option: B) Jnatrika (Nata/Nathaputta) — Mahavira's father, Siddhartha, was the head of the Jnatrika clan, making Mahavira a member of this clan.
The question asks to identify the parents of Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. This requires knowledge of the historical figures associated with the origins of Jainism and Buddhism.
A) Siddhartha and Trishala
Vardhamana Mahavira was born to King Siddhartha of the Ikshvaku dynasty and Queen Trishala (also known as Priyakarini or Videhadatta) of the Licchavi republic. He was born in Kundalagrama (modern-day Kundalpur) in Vaishali, Bihar.
The question asks about the age at which Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, renounced worldly life. This is a factual recall question related to ancient Indian history and religion, specifically Jainism. We need to identify the historically accepted age for this significant event in his life.
Correct Option: A) 30 years is the correct age at which Mahavira renounced worldly life.
The question asks about the specific location where Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Kaivalya (omniscience). This requires knowledge of key events in Mahavira's life as recorded in Jain scriptures.
According to Jain traditions, Mahavira attained Kaivalya after 12 years of rigorous penance. This momentous event occurred under a Sal tree on the bank of the river Rijupalika, near the village of Jrimbhikagrama.
A) Jrimbhikagrama on the bank of river Rijupalika — This is the historically and religiously accepted location where Mahavira attained Kaivalya (omniscience).
The question asks about the place where Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Nirvana (death). This requires knowledge of key historical and religious sites associated with Jainism.
Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pavapuri (also known as Pava), which is located in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. This event is believed to have occurred in 527 BCE.
C) Pavapuri — Mahavira attained Nirvana (death) at Pavapuri. This is a significant pilgrimage site for Jains, marked by the Jal Mandir (Water Temple) built in the middle of a lake.
The question asks about the duration of severe asceticism practiced by Mahavira before he attained enlightenment. This is a factual question related to the life of Mahavira, a key figure in Jainism. To answer this, one needs to recall the historical details of his spiritual journey.
B) 12 years — Mahavira practiced severe asceticism for 12 years before achieving enlightenment (Kevala Jnana).