Consider the following statements: 1. Buddhism ideas were adopted by Asoka as a state policy. 2. Gautama Buddha was born as Siddhartha in the Sakya clan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Among the heterodox sects, Buddhism was the most popular. It went on to emerge as a powerful religion patronised by various rulers.

It was so influential that its ideas were adopted by Asoka as a state policy.
Gautama Buddha was born as Siddhartha in the Sakya clan to its king Suddhodhana and his chief queen Mahamaya.

Source: NCERT