Consider the following statements:
1. A certain measure of agreement on fundamental principles which can bind the people together as a political unit
2. Men and women should be duly organised or else they would make just a mongrel crowd
3. Men and women who are bonded and organised should formulate a clear and specific programme which they should place before the electorate
4. A political party should be prepared to carry out its policy by any means, fair or foul, so far as its policy is in keeping with the national interests
Which of the above statements are valid as conditions necessary to constitute a political party? Select the correct answer from the following:

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 1 and 3

C. 2 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option A