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Consider the following statements in respect of growth of communalism in India:

1. Communalism initiated in India in the 1880s, when Syed Ahmad Khan opposed the national movement led by the All India National Congress.

2. Mahatma Gandhi and the All India National Congress made a deep analysis of the communal phenomenon to meet its challenges.

3. Constant negotiation of All India National Congress with the Muslim communal leaders weakened the position of secular, anti-imperialist Muslims and Muslim leaders.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)  1 and 2 only    

B)  2 and 3 only

C) 1 and 3 only     

D)  1, 2 and 3