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The Kalpasutra, containing biographies of Jain Tirthankaras, is traditionally attributed to —

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ABhadrabahu
BHemachandra
CSthulabhadra
DDevardhigani
Correct Answer: BhadrabahuYour Answer: A

Explanation

The Kalpasutra is traditionally attributed to Bhadrabahu and includes accounts of the Tirthankaras, especially Mahavira, as well as monastic rules. Devardhigani is associated with the later council at Valabhi, Hemachandra was a medieval Jain scholar and Sthulabhadra an early Jain teacher. Hence the remaining options do not match the specific Jain doctrine, person, place, title or chronological context asked in the question.

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