Identifying Jain texts from a list of ancient literature
Question
With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts: Which of the above are Jaina texts?
- 1.
Nettipakarana
- 2.
Parishishtaparvan
- 3.
Avadanashataka
- 4.
Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Options
1, 2 and 3
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4
2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Texts 2 and 4 are Jaina. Parishishtaparvan is a 12th-century Jaina text by Hemachandra. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana is a major Jaina hagiography by Jinasena. Texts 1 and 3 are Buddhist: Nettipakarana is a Pali Buddhist text of the Theravada school, and Avadanashataka is a Sanskrit Buddhist anthology of past lives.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2022
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q55
Subject
History
Sub-topic
Ancient India (general)
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT History Cl.11 Ch.4
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