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UPSC 2021: Consider the following statements : 1. St. Francis Xavier was one of the founding members of the Jesuit Order. 2. St. Francis Xavier died in Goa and a church is dedicated to him there. 3. The Feast of St. Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa each year. Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 and 3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1,2 and3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
1 ✓ Francis Xavier was one of the first seven companions who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). 2 ✗ He died on Shangchuan (Sancian) Island off China in 1552; his body was later enshrined at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa, so he did not die in Goa. 3 ✓ Goa celebrates his feast every year, with novena (23 Nov–3 Dec) and the main feast on 3 December at Old Goa. Therefore only statements 1 and 3 are correct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Xavier?utm_source=openai))
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