Consider the following statements: 1. A temperate cyclone is formed when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass. 2. Before the arrival of the temperate cyclone, the sun looks paler and there is lunar halo. 3. The arrival of a temperate cyclone is indicated by rise in temperature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 and 2 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3