With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:1.Nettipakarana2.Parishishtaparvan3.Avadanashataka4.Trishashtilakshana MahapuranaWhich of the above are Jaina texts?

1. A

   1, 2 and 3

   1, 2 and 3. Nettipakarana and Avadanashataka are Buddhist.

2. B

   2 and 4 only

   2 and 4 only. Parishishtaparvan and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana are Jaina. The other two are Buddhist.

3. C

   1, 3 and 4

   1, 3 and 4. Nettipakarana is Pali Buddhist; Avadana is Buddhist narrative.

4. D

   2, 3 and 4

   2, 3 and 4. Avadanashataka is not Jaina.

Summary. Official key is (b) 2 and 4 only. Hemachandra’s Parishishtaparvan and Jinasena’s Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana are Jaina. Nettipakarana is in the Pali canon’s orbit; Avadanashataka is a Buddhist avadana collection.