With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3.…

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: 1. Nettipakarana 2. Parishishtaparvan 3. Avadanashataka 4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana. Which of the above are Jaina texts?
  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2 and 4 only
  3. 1, 3 and 4
  4. 2, 3 and 4

Solution

Nettipakarana is a Buddhist Pali text. Avadanashataka is also a Buddhist (Sanskrit) text. Parishishtaparvan (by Hemachandra) and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana (Jinasena) are Jaina texts.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2022

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