Consider the following statements: 1. The Governor cannot function without the State Council of Ministers. 2. A person who is not a member of the State Legislature cannot be appointed as a minister. 3. The State Council of Ministers can function for sometime even after death or resignation of the Chief Minister. 4. In the absence of the Chief Minister, only the Home Minister can preside over emergency meetings of the State Council of Ministers. Which of these is / are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. 3 and 4
• C. 1, 2 and 4
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4