Multiple choice general knowledge culture Birth place of Jainism Rajasthan U P Gujarat Bihar Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Jainism originated in Bihar (ancient Magadha region) where Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, preached. Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh later became important centers of Jainism but were not the birthplace of the religion.