Which of the following language was NOT used by Jaina scholars to compose Jain literature ? (
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A
Saursheni
B
Prakrit
C
Sanskrit
D
Tamil
Correct Answer
Saursheni
Detailed Explanation
Jaina scholars primarily used Prakrit and Sanskrit for composing Jain literature. Prakrit, a Middle Indo-Aryan language, was the main language for many Jain texts. Sanskrit, as a classical language of India, was also utilized for Jain philosophical and religious works.
Tamil was not commonly used for composing Jain literature, and 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].
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