Consider the following process of integration of princely states as achieved by the "Patel Scheme" and choose the code with the correct statements. 1. Nearly 216 princely states merged in Group B states. 2. Another 61 princely state converted into centrally administered areas. 3. As many as 275 princely states consolidated into new viable units. 4. All the rest accepted the union on their own.

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