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?

Answer: B. Only TWO of the four (Parishishtaparvan and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana) are Jain texts. (1) Nettipakarana: This is a PALI BUDDHIST text, a commentary on the Tipitaka attributed to Mahakaccana, a disciple of the Buddha. It is part of the THERAVADA Buddhist canon, not Jain. (2) Parishishtaparvan: A JAIN text by HEMACHANDRA (12th century CE, Western Chalukya/Solanki court). It is a Sanskrit historical work that narrates the lives of Jain Tirthankaras after Mahavira and tracks Jain history through monarchs and ascetics. (3) Avadanashataka: A SANSKRIT BUDDHIST text, a collection of 100 Avadanas (stories of past lives of the Buddha and his disciples) belonging to Sarvastivada/Mulasarvastivada tradition. Not Jain. (4) Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana: A JAIN text — actually 'Trishashti-shalakapurusha-mahapurana' attributed to Jinasena and Gunabhadra (9th century, Digambara tradition). It narrates the lives of 63 illustrious persons in Jain tradition (24 Tirthankaras, 12 Chakravartins, 9 Vasudevas, 9 Baladevas, 9 Prativasudevas). So 2 (Parishishtaparvan) and 4 (Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana) are Jain texts. Source: NCERT Class 12 Themes in Indian History Part I / Indian literary traditions surveys.