Which of the following statements is not true with reference to the production of commercial goods in the post Mauryan period?
1. Considerable technological advancement was reached in the production of commercial goods.
2. Production and distribution of commercial goods was organised effectively through guilds.
3. The producers worked under rigid state control.
4. The guilds used hired labour for production
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 (d) 3 and 4
