Which of the following are major features of the institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta as recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission? 1. They should be demonstrably independent and impartial. 2. They should compare with the highest judicial functionary in the country. 3. They should be directly accountable to Parliament. 4. Their appointments should as far as possible be non-political. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

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