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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.