Who among the following tirthankaras were mentions in the “Yajur Veda”? 1. Risabha 2. Ajitanatha 3. Mahavira How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: According to Jaina tradition, Risabha was the founder of the sect.

He is considered the first Tirthankara.
Yajur Veda mentions three of the Tirthankaras, viz., Risabha, Ajitanatha and Aristanemi.

Source: NCERT