In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

Q: Statement: Black blood, brains, and teeth sprayed on the two riders behind him. Choices:  1. The riders were sprayed by a dust storm. 2. Blood sprayed onto the riders. 3. Blood from the demons sprayed the riders.

A: 2
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Q: Statement: The lion, symbol of power and pride, was an understandable choice as the emblem of India's regained nationhood in 1947. Choices:  1. The symbol of pride for India is a caterpillar. 2. The symbol of pride could be a line can be seen as an understandable choice for India's regained nationhood in 1947. 3. It is quite understandable why the lion is established as India's regained nationhood in 1947.

A: 3
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Q: Statement: Buddha's own life explains his teachings, but the truth is buried in both legend and historical fact. Choices:  1. It is difficult to discern legend from fact. 2. The teachings of Buddhism were derived from a novel. 3. Buddha's life explains his teachings.

A:
3
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