Consider the following statements regarding the birthplaces of Jain Tirthankaras: 1. Ayodhya is recognized as the birthplace of the first Tirthankara, Rishabhdev (Adinath). 2. Ayodhya is also recognized as the birthplace of the fourth Tirthankara, Abhinandannath. 3. Varanasi is the birthplace of the 23rd Tirthankara, Parshvanatha. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

• A: 1 and 2 only
• B: 1 and 3 only
• C: 2 and 3 only
• D: 1, 2 and 3

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