Which of the following statements with regard to ancient Jaina and Brahmanical texts is/are correct? 1. Jaina canonical text Bhagavati Sutra provides a list of sixteen Mahajanapadas that parallels the list in Buddhist texts. 2. Puranas contain genealogical lists of ruling dynasties that assist in reconstructing the political history of the post-Vedic period. 3. Dharmasutras and Grihyasutras belong to the early ritualistic and legal tradition outlining civil laws and social duties. Select the answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Jaina text Bhagavati Sutra provides a list of sixteen Mahajanapadas, differing slightly in regional names from the Anguttara Nikaya list but confirming the same territorial structure.
Statement 2 is correct: The Puranas preserve dynastic lists (Vamshanucharita) of rulers from major Mahajanapada lineages such as the Haryankas, Shishunagas, and Nandas.
Statement 3 is correct: The Dharmasutras (normative legal texts) and Grihyasutras (domestic ritual manuals) form part of the early legal tradition detailing Varna obligations and personal conduct.