Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act introduced a new part IX-A in the Constitution of India. 2. The provisions of the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act also apply to the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. 3. The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act specifies the manner and procedure of election of the Chairperson of a Municipal Corporation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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