Consider the following statements
1. The literacy rate of Punjab has been very impressive over the last two decades and it lies above the national average literacy levels.
2. The state has literacy level at 75.84% which is higher than the national average fo around 74.0%.
3. The state ranks 15^th in the literacy rate among all states of India.
4. Its literacy rate is poor as compared to states like Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 4

B. 2 and 3

C. 1, 2 and 3

D. All of these

Answer: Option D