Maria works in construction, a traditionally male occupation. Like most women in such industries, her salary is than that of her male colleagues. Felicia is a professor at Podunk U, who submitted an application to fund her research. Like most female research grant applicants, she received "quality of researcher" ratings from those who reviewed her application than did the average male applicant.

Lower; Lower

Explanation:

It has been seen by many that construction work and supervision is understood to be a masculine opportunity, and women who engage in the occupation are not paid as much as males who carry out same role. Maria was found in this category.

As a form of supporting women to further their education better, it's been observed that they receive lower ratings in review of their application compared to Men, Felicia was seen in this category.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.