Among the following, choose the factors which are responsible for the increasing control of the centre over the states.
1. Due to emerging role of regional parties and pressure groups in Indian polity.
2. Due to increasing dependency of the states on the centre.
3. Missing leadership in the states.
4. Demand of states for greater autonomy.
Select the correct answer using the options given below

A. 2 and 3

B. 1 and 2

C. 1 and 4

D. All of these

Answer: Option A