Consider the following statements in regard to the civil rebellions during the first hundred years of the British rule: 1. The leadership of the rebellions was from the rack rented peasant, ruined artisans and demobilized soldier groups. 2. The major reason behind these rebellions was the changes brought by British in the economy, administration and land revenue system. 3. The main objectives of the rebellions were to fight against the foreign rule and bring a new form of rule and social relations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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