With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements:1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism.2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of the Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism.3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 2 and 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: The Sthaviravadins were an early Buddhist sect that later became associated with Theravada Buddhism, not Mahayana.Statement 2 is correct: Mahasanghika was further subdivided into several sects including Lokottarvadin, Kavya Variks, Kaukkitikas in coming years.Lokottarvadin was based on the philosophy of Lokottar Buddha or Supernatural Buddha.Statement 3 is correct: The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghika fostered Mahayana Buddhism.They attributed divinity to Buddha and worship of Buddha in Statue form started which is still prevalent in modern days.69
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