1.
Which of the following texts has mentioned that 'Parsvanath' was a Kshatriya?
A
Adi Purana
B
Kalpa Sutra
C
Tattvarth Sutra
D
More than one of the above
E
None of the above
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Correct Answer: B — Kalpa Sutra
Explanation:
The Kalpa Sutra, one of Jainism's most important texts read during the Paryushan festival, explicitly mentions that Parsvanath — the 23rd Tirthankara — belonged to the Kshatriya caste, born to King Ashvasena and Queen Vama in Varanasi. The Adi Purana focuses on Rishabhdev's life, and the Tattvarth Sutra by Umaswati is a philosophical text explaining Jain doctrines — neither mentions Parsvanath's caste.