Who is believed by the Jainas to be the first Tirthankar?

Q. Who is believed by the Jainas to be the first Tirthankar?

(a) Rishabhadeva

(b) Mahavira

(c) Neminath

(d) Parshvanath

Ans: (a) Rishabhadeva

Explanation: According to the Jain tradition, the first Tirthankar (ford-maker) is believed to be (a) Rishabhadeva.

Rishabhadeva, also known as Adinatha, is considered the first Tirthankar in Jainism. He is believed to have lived in ancient times and is revered as the founder of the Jain spiritual tradition. Rishabhadeva is regarded as a great spiritual teacher and an enlightened being who showed the path to liberation and moral conduct.

It is important to note that while Mahavira is considered the 24th and last Tirthankar in Jainism, Rishabhadeva is recognized as the first in the sequential order of Tirthankars.

Therefore, the correct answer is (a) Rishabhadeva.