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 Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered the Mahayana Buddhism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
a
1 and 2 only
b
2 and 3 only
c
3 only
d
1, 2 and 3
Ancient Indian HistoryBuddhism - Sects and DevelopmentsSthaviravadinsMahayana BuddhismLokottaravadinMahasanghika sectdeification of Buddhareligious history