Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which of the following languages was NOT commonly used by Jaina scholars for literature?

Options:

Sanskrit

Prakrit

Tamil

Greek

Correct Answer:

Greek

Explanation:

Over time, Jainism gradually extended its influence to numerous regions across India. Similar to their Buddhist counterparts, Jaina scholars contributed extensively to the literary landscape, crafting a diverse range of texts in languages like Prakrit, Sanskrit, and Tamil. Over centuries, these texts were meticulously safeguarded in libraries linked to temples.

Among the earliest instances of religious stone sculptures were created by followers of the Jaina tirthankaras. These sculptures have been unearthed from various locations across the Indian subcontinent, bearing testament to the devout reverence of these traditions.