Consider the following statements: 73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided constitutional sanction for: 1. Building a three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj 2. Reservation of seats for women 3. Withdrawal of the right of governments to hold elections to Panchayats 4. Taking away the right of State Governments to give grants to Panchayats Which of these statements are correct?

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