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Consider the following statements:

The executive power of the Union extends to giving of directions to a State in respect of:

1. Construction and maintenance of means of communication of national or military importance

2. Maintenance of law and order in the State

3. Protection of railways within the State

4. Protection of secular character of the country

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)  1 and 2           

B)  2 and 3

C)  1 and 3

D)  1, 2, 3 and 4