UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 7

Vardhman Mahavir was the last (24th) Tirthankara of religion is also known as Jain Dharma.
It advocated the interests of the people in a simple, short, and intelligible way of salvation.
Jain life aims to achieve the liberation of the soul.
Hence, Statement 3 is correct.
Vardhaman Mahavira (539-467 BC) He was the son of Kshatriya ( Siddhartha and Trisala ).
His birthplace was Kundagrama near Vaisali .
Yasoda was his wife .
He attained the highest spiritual knowledge called Kevala Gnana after thirteen years of self-abasement .
Then he called Mahavir and Jina .
He preached the doctrine of Jainism for thirty years and died at Pava near Rajagriha.
Teachings of MahaviraMahavira rejected the authority of the Vedas and objected to the Vedic rituals.
Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Three jewels of Jainism are, Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct.
Hence, Statement 2 is correct.
He advocated the ethical code of life.
He followed non-violence.
The practice of agriculture was considered sinful as it causes injury to the Earth, Worms, and animals.
The doctrine of asceticism and renunciation can only be accompanied by the practice of starvation, nudity, and other-form of self- torture.