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With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts

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?

(a)

1,2 and 3

(b)

2 and 4 only

(c)

1,3 and 4

(d)

2,3 and 4

Answer:

(b)

Factual

Non-traditional

Explanation

# 1 is wrong: The Nettipakaraa is a legendary Theravada Buddhist scripture. #2 is right: Parishishtaparvan is a Sanskrit mahakavya written by Hemachandra in the 12th century that describes the lives of the first Jain instructors. # 3 is wrong: The Avadanashataka is a Sanskrit collection of one hundred Buddhist stories. #4 is right: Trishashthilkshana or Mahapurana Mahapurana is a famous Jain scripture during the reign of Rashtrakuta monarch Amoghavarsha.