Option c is the correct answer. Statement 1 is correct: The Gupta emperors adopted the title of maharajadhiraja (king of kings) and claimed to be the descendants of gods. They performed various rituals and ceremonies to assert their divine authority and legitimacy. For example, Chandragupta II performed the Ashvamedha (horse sacrifice) to demonstrate his supremacy over other kings. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gupta administration was not highly centralized, but rather based on a system of decentralization and delegation. The empire was divided into provinces called bhuktis, which were further subdivided into districts called vishayas or ahara. The provinces were governed by provincial governors called uparikas, who were usually members of the royal family or high-ranking nobles. Statement 3 is correct: The Gupta emperors also elaborated the tradition of land grants, which had started during the earlier Mauryan and Satavahana periods. They granted land to various beneficiaries, such as Brahmins, temples, monasteries, and officers, in return for their loyalty and services.