Ancient Indian Languages
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2006
Evidence Source
LinkID: HIS_ANC_2006_93 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
In which one of the following languages was the earliest Jain literature compiled?
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Correct Option: A
The earliest Jain literature (the Agamas) was compiled in Ardhamagadhi, a regional dialect of Prakrit.