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Mahavira who was knownin Pali literature as Nigantha Nataputta founded a religion called ........

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Mahavira, who was knownin Pali literature as Nigantha Nataputta, founded a religion called ..........

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SSC CGL 17th August 2021 Shift-3

Jainism

Zoroastrianism

Bahai

Sikhism

- Mahavira: Known in Pali literature as Nigantha Nataputta, he is recognized as the founder of Jainism.

- Option 1: Jainism:

- Jainism is a religion originating in ancient India, focusing on non-violence and truth.

- Mahavira is considered the 24th Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism.

- Option 2: Zoroastrianism:

- Founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Persia, not related to Mahavira.

- Option 3: Bahá'í Faith:

- Founded by Bahá'u'lláh in 19th-century Persia, much later than Mahavira's time.

- Option 4: Sikhism:

- Founded by Guru Nanak in 15th-century India, not linked to Mahavira.

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