Consider the following statements with regard to the powers enjoyed by the Governor of a State: 1. He addresses the Legislative Assembly of the State at the commencement of the first session of each year. 2. He can send messages to the Legislative Assembly with respect to a Bill pending in the Assembly at that time. 3. He can summon, prorogue and dissolve the Legislative Assembly of the State. 4. He can give assent to a Bill to curtail the powers of the State High Court. Which of these are correct?

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