Which of the following statements is incorrect?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4- The compilation of Jaina works was done in Prakrit during 400 BCE to 500 CE
Correction in Option 4: The compilation of the Jain works (in Prakrit) took place in the time period c. 400-500 CE and NOT 400 BCE to 500 CE.
Major compilations:
c. 400-500 CE: Sanskrit plays including the works of Kalidasa; works on astronomy and mathematics by Aryabhata and Varahamihira (in Sanskrit); compilation of Jaina works (in Prakrit)
c. 500-200 BCE: Major Dharmasutras (in Sanskrit)