Consider the following statements related to secularism in India: 1. It entails strict separation of religion from politics. 2. It bans parties with religious affiliations from contesting elections. 3. It grants religious liberty to all communities. 4. It accepts community personal laws. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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