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UPSC 1996: Which one of the following is not a part of early Jaina literature?
(a)Therigatha
(b)Acarangasutra
(c)Sutrakritanga
(d)Brihatkalpasutra
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Therigatha
Therigatha is a collection of verses by early Buddhist nuns that forms part of the Pali Buddhist canon; it is not included in the Śvetāmbara (or Digambara) Jaina canon. In contrast, Ācārāṅga Sūtra, Sūtrakṛtāṅga and Bṛhatkalpa Sūtra are recognised Jaina Āgamas. Hence option (a) alone is not a Jaina work. ([scribd.com](https://www.scribd.com/document/731910047/1996))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1996, GS Paper 1, as Question 32. It falls under Art & Culture > Philosophy & Religion.
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