With reference to the cultural history of India consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka - Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana - Priest with a high status 3. Upasaka - Lay follower of Buddhism Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Answer B (official UPSC key)Parivrajaka → renunciant and wanderer | Upasaka → lay follower of Buddhism | Shramana → one who labours/exerts, not a high-status priest