Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3. Nettipakarana and Avadanashataka are Buddhist.
- B
2 and 4 only
2 and 4 only. Parishishtaparvan and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana are Jaina. The other two are Buddhist.
- C
1, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4. Nettipakarana is Pali Buddhist; Avadana is Buddhist narrative.
- 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.
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