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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 4 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Nettipakarana is a Theravada Buddhist commentary in Pali (part of the Khuddaka Nikaya).
- Parishishta Parvan (Sthaviravali Charita) is a major Jain historical and biographical work authored by Hemachandra.
- Avadanasataka is a Buddhist anthology of hundred legends written in Sanskrit.
- Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana is a celebrated Jain Purana authored by Jinasena and Gunabhadra describing the 63 Illustrious Beings (Shalakapurushas).
Avadanasataka is an 'Avadana' (Buddhist didactic tale genre), and Nettipakarana is a known Pali canon text. Eliminating 1 and 3 gives option (b).
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