The Constitution seeks to protect the interests of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes by 1. reservation of seats for them in the legislatures 2. bestowal of special rights on the state to impose special restrictions on their rights for their advancement 3. National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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