Consider the following statements about the Mauryan State and the forest people:<br>1. The forest people were subjected to new forms of political and economic dominance and the necessity to subordinate and assimilate them led to a change in the earlier attitude of excluding these people from imperial territory.<br>2. The State recognised that the forest produce was the sole monopoly of the forest people.<br>3. The State was concerned with the conservation of forests and to this end the burning of forests was prohibited.<br>4. The forest people could be harnessed to serve the State and could be used as troops, spies and assassins.<br>How many of the above statements is/are correct?

1. A. 1
2. B. 2
3. C. 3 ✓
4. D. 4

Correct Answer: C. 3

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