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Consider the following statements:

The 'State' under Article 12 of the Indian Constitution includes:

1. The Government and Parliament of India.

2. The Government and legislature of the states.

3. Local authorities or other authorities within the territories of India or under the control of Government of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)  1, 2 and 3                    

B)  1 and 2

C)  2 and 3           

D)  1 and 3