Consider the following statements and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Biosphere reserves are rich in biological and cultural diversity. 2. In India, the 'Biosphere Reserves Programme5 was started in 1982. 3. In India, the total number of biosphere reserves is 18.

• A. Only 1 and 2 are correct     
• B. Only 2 and 3 are correct
• C. Both 1 and 3 are correct      
• D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct