Consider the following statements.
1. The systematic study of public administration relies on observation.
2. Public administration has been regarded as social science.
3. According to Woodrow Wilson, public administration was defined as detailed and systematic application of law.
4. Wilson believed that every particular application of law is not an act of administration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1, 2 and 3

B. 2 and 4

C. Only 4

D. All of these

Answer: Option A