Consider the following statements: The Chief Minister as the head of the State Council of Ministers: 1. Has a free hand in the distribution of portfolios 2. Can reshuffle the Ministers and ask any Minister to resign 3. Is bound by the advice of the Ministers 4. Advises the Ministers in day-to-day administration of departments Which of the statements given above are correct?

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