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Consider the following statements and mark the option which is correct.
1. The sacred literature of Saivas is known as Saivagama.
2. The collection of the songs of 63 Harvanas is known as Sangam.
3. Wima Kadphises, the Kushana king adopted Saivism.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below


A) 1 and 2

B) Only 3

C) 1 and 3

D) None of these

Correct Answer:
C) 1 and 3


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