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Consider the following statements Statement I: There was great exodus of Jaina monks under the leadership of Bhadrabahu to the Deccan following severe famine in the Ganga valley towards the end of Chandragupta‘s reign. Statement II: Chandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina order as a monk. Codes

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Answer B (official UPSC key)Bhadrabahu led Jaina monks to the Deccan after famine in the Ganga valley (end of Chandragupta's reign) | Chandragupta Maurya joined the Jaina order as a monk | II does not explain I

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