Which of the following measures will result in an increase in the money supply in the economy? 1. Purchase of Government securities by the Central Bank from the public. 2. Currency deposited by people in commercial banks. 3. Loan taken by the government from the central bank. 4. Sale of Government securities by the Central Bank to the public.

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