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With reference to ancient Indian literary traditions, consider the following pairs: Parivrajaka – Renunciant and Wanderer, Shramana – Priest with high status, Upasaka – Lay follower of Buddhism. Which pairs are correctly matched?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. All three

Explanation:

Parivrajaka and Upasaka are correctly matched; Shramana does not denote a priestly status.