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Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?

A) Bhadrabahu B) Chandragupta Maurya
C) Parsvanath D) Vardhaman Mahavira

Answer:   D) Vardhaman Mahavira



Explanation:

Vardhamana Mahavira, also known as Mahavira, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara who revived Jainism.

 

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Both Mahavira and Gauthama Buddha are contemporary to each other as they propound their religions Jainism and Buddhism in India.

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