Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Ancient History

Question:

Mahavira was born in which of the following place?

Options:

Lumbini

Vaishali

Sarnath

Magadha

Correct Answer:

Vaishali

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2-Vaishali

Mahavira was born in Vaishali.

The other places listed are also important in Jainism:

  • Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
  • Sarnath is the place where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
  • Magadha was a kingdom in ancient India that included the cities of Vaishali, Rajgriha, and Pataliputra.