Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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Q: 16 (IAS/2002)
Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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History

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IAS

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The statement "The status of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains" is not correct.

The Gomateshwara statue, also known as Bahubali statue, is located at Sravanabelagola in Karnataka, India. It is a significant Jain pilgrimage site. However, the statue represents Bahubali, who is not the last Tirthankara of Jains. Bahubali was a legendary figure in Jainism but is not considered one of the Tirthankaras.

The Tirthankaras are the spiritual teachers or enlightened beings in Jainism, and the last Tirthankara is believed to be Mahavira. The Gomateshwara statue represents Bahubali, who was the son of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhanatha, but he is not considered a Tirthankara himself.

Therefore, the statement "The status of Gomateshwara at Sravanabelagola represents the last Tirthankara of Jains" is not correct.