Which of the following were relevant considerations for prohibition on sale of liquor along national and state highways in State of Tamil Nadu v. K. Balu, (2017) 2 SCC 281?
1. There is no fundamental right under Article 19(1)(g) to trade in liquor.
2. Under Article 47, the State is under a duty to raise the level of nutrition, standard of living and improve public health.
3. An exception to permit the sale of liquor along a stretch of the highway which passes through the limits of city is arbitrary and violative of Article 14.
4. Right to life under Article 21 signifies a right to live with human dignity, free of noxious substances and intoxicants.
Choose the correct answer from the following:
A. All the four statements are correct
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer: Option C
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