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With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:
1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a)

Only one

(b)

Only two

(c)

All three

(d)

None

Explanation

st1 wrong. Some stupas were erected even in Pre-Buddhist era. St2 and St3 are right.