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?

1. Parivrajaka – Renunciant and Wanderer: Correct. Parivrajaka literally refers to a wandering ascetic/renunciant in ancient Indian religious traditions.
2. Shramana – Priest with a high status: Incorrect. Shramana refers to ascetics/renouncers outside the orthodox Vedic priestly framework, not high-status priests.
3. Upasaka – Lay follower of Buddhism: Correct. Upasaka denotes a male lay devotee/follower in Buddhism (female: Upasika).
Therefore, pairs 1 and 3 only are correctly matched.