Consider the following statements about Ashokan pillars: (1) They are made of stones. (2) They are bell -shaped near the top and bottom. (3) They have animal capitals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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