Correct answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Sthaviravadins are the elder/Theravada stream, not Mahayana.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Lokottaravadins branched from Mahasanghika; Mahasanghika deification of the Buddha fed Mahayana. Statement 1 fails.
- C
3 only
3 only. Under-counts Lokottaravada.
- D
1, 2 and 3
All three. Statement 1 fails.
Summary. Official key is (b) 2 and 3 only. Sthaviravada is the conservative ‘elders’ school (Pali Theravada), not Mahayana. Lokottaravada is a Mahasanghika offshoot. Mahasanghika Buddha-deification is a root of Mahayana.
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