Consider the following with respect to the revolutionary features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. Bestowal of Constitutional status on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). 2. Mandatory elections to PRIs. 3. Introduction of third tier of Government with powers in rural India. 4. 33% reservation of seats and chairpersonships for women in the Panchayats at each level. Which of these are correct?

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