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Consider the following statements:

  1. Vardhamana Mahavira’s mother was the daughter of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka.
  2. Gautama Buddha’s mother was a princess from the Kosha-lan dynasty.
  3. Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, belonged to Banaras.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 2 and 3