The Vice-President of India, 1. is the second highest dignitary of India. 2. has no formal function attached to his office. 3. discharges the functions of the President during his absence. 4. acts as President, if the resident resigns or is removed or dies. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 1, 2 and 3
• C. Only 1, 3 and 4
• D. All the four