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The correct answer is option (b): 1 and 3 only. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2020, GS Paper 1, as Question 71. It falls under Ancient History > Buddhism & Jainism.
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
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