Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which of the following language was NOT used by Jaina scholars to compose Jain literature ?

Options:

Saursheni

Prakrit

Sanskrit

Tamil

Correct Answer:

Saursheni

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Saursheni

Jainism spread to many parts of India. Like the Buddhists, Jaina scholars produced a wealth of literature in a variety of languages – Prakrit, Sanskrit and Tamil. For centuries, manuscripts of these texts were carefully preserved in libraries attached to temples.

Sauraseni Prakrit was less common compared to other Prakrit dialects. This is why Sauraseni Prakrit was not one of the primary languages for Jain literature.

So, the correct option is [1].