Consider the following statements regarding the rock-cut caves of Barabar and Nagarjuni hills in Bihar: 1. The Lomas Rishi Cave, famous for its ornamental archway, contains an inscription explicitly dedicating it to the Ajivikas by Ashoka. 2. The Sudama and Karna Chaupar caves in the Barabar hills were dedicated to the Ajivikas during the reign of Ashoka. 3. The Gopika and Vapiyaka caves in the Nagarjuni hills were dedicated to the Ajivikas by Ashoka's grandson, Dasharatha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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