With reference to Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand, consider the following statements: 1. The hill is called Marang Buru by the Santal Adivasi community. 2. Jains believe that all 24 Tirthankaras attained nirvana on this hill. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand, consider the following statements:
1.The hill is called Marang Buru by the Santal Adivasi community.
2.Jains believe that all 24 Tirthankaras attained nirvana on this hill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:
The hill is known as Marang Buru by the Santals and Parasnath by the Jains. Jains believe that 20 (not all 24) of their Tirthankaras attained nirvana on Parasnath Hill.

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Q. With reference to Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand, consider the following statements: 1.The hill is called Marang Buru by the Santal Adivasi community. 2.Jains believe that all 24 Tirthankaras attained nirvana on this hill. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to Parasnath Hill in Jharkhand, consider the following statements:
1.The hill is called Marang Buru by the Santal Adivasi community.
2.Jains believe that all 24 Tirthankaras attained nirvana on this hill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?