UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2022

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

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 4 only

Explanation

Parishishtaparvan (by Hemachandra) and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana (by Jinasena) are Jain texts. Nettipakarana and Avadanashataka are Buddhist texts.

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