With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?

 1. Nayaputta

2. Shakyamuni

3. Tathagata

 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

 (a). 1 only

 (b). 2 and 3 only

 (c). 1, 2 and 3

 (d). None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha

Explanation: 

Shakyamuni means "Sage of the Shakya clan," referring to Buddha's clan.

Tathagata is a title used by Buddha to describe himself, often translated as "Thus Come One" or "One Who Has Gone Thus."

"Nayaputta" is not an epithet of Gautama Buddha.

Therefore, the correct answer is option (b).