The oldest Jain scriptures are regarded to be the
A
Fourteen Purvas
B
Twelve Upangas
C
Twelve Angas
D
Fourteen Uparvas
Correct Answer: Twelve Angas
They orally complied the direct preaching of Lord Mahavir into twelve main texts (sutras). These texts are known as Ang-agams. Hence the Ang-agams are the oldest religious scriptures and the back bone of Jain literature.