Consider the following statements:If there were no phenomenon of capillarity1. it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp.2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink.3. the blotting paper would fail to function.4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the Earth.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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