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The idea of a chalcravartin is an ancient one in India. Regarding chakravartin consider tlie following statements-

1. It was used to denote a universal monarch, whose realm and influence spread extensively. 2. Chakravartin literally means 'wheel turner* or, a wheel that travels everywhere without obstruction'. 3. The turning of the wheel symbolises both secular and religious authority: it denotes change, movement, conquest, the formation of a new ethical and moral order.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:      

A)  1 and 3                       

B)  2 only

C)  2 and 3 only                

D)  All of the above