Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer:
1. The process of soil formation is so slow that soil may be considered as a non-renewable resource
2. Soil pollution may be the direct effect of dumping and disposal of wastes, application of agrochemicals or the indirect result of air pollution
3. Pesticides increase the population and number of species of living organisms which facilitate the structure and fertility of the soil
4. Several pesticides or their degradations are absorbed by the plants

A. Only 2, 3 and 4 are true

B. Only 1 and 3 are true

C. Only 1, 3 and 4 are true

D. Only 1, 2 and 4 are true

Answer: Option D