Consider the following statements regarding economic and cultural life in Pre-British India: 1. The economic and cultural life in the village was poor, almost stationary and scarcelyt ranscending the perimeter of the village. 2. The economic and cultural life in the town was mobile, rich and in constant contact with the outside world. 3. The great philosophic and artistic movements grew and flourished in towns. Which of the above statements are correct?

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