UPSC Prelims · 2003 · GS Paper I · Q43
Consider the following statements: 1. Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka. 2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Kosha-lan dynasty. 3. Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras. Which of these statements is/are correct?
- (A)Only 1
- (B)Only 2
- (C)2 and 3
- (D)1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (C) 2 and 3
- Subject
- History
- Chapter
- Jainism, Buddhism & Heterodox Sects
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