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Statement 1: Kannada literature witnessed the notable influence of Jainism during the medieval period.

Statement 2: Shantipuran by Ponna made attempts to elucidate various aspects of Jainism or the tirthankaras.

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Statement 1 and 2 are correct, with Statement 2 being an indication of Statement 1.
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Statement 1 and 2 and both factually incorrect.
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Statement 1 is correct, but Statement 2 is incorrect and is not an indication of Statement 1.
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Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, but Statement 2 is not an indication of Statement 1.
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The correct option is A Statement 1 and 2 are correct, with Statement 2 being an indication of Statement 1.
The influence of Jainism on Kannada literature was notable during the medieval period. Some indications of the same were as follows:
  • Shantipuran by Ponna described the life of the 16th Jain tirthankara.
  • Ajitha Purana by Ranna narrated the story of Ajitanatha, the 2nd tirthankara.
  • Adipurana by Pampa was a Kannada version of a Sanskrit work that detailed the life of the first tirthankara.

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