Consider the following: 1. Deification of the Buddha 2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas 3. Image worship and rituals Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?

1. Statement 1 is correct. Mahayana Buddhism elevated the Buddha to a divine status, viewing him not just as a historical teacher but as a transcendent being. This represents a form of deification. 2. Statement 2 is correct. The concept of the Bodhisattva, an enlightened being who postpones their own nirvana to help all sentient beings achieve enlightenment, is a central tenet and ideal path within Mahayana Buddhism. 3. Statement 3 is correct. Unlike the earlier Theravada tradition which emphasized aniconic representation, Mahayana Buddhism widely adopted image worship (of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas) and developed elaborate rituals as part of its devotional practices. 4. Therefore, all three statements are features of Mahayana Buddhism.