Consider the following statements with regard to the Cripps proposals and choose the correct code: 1. The Constitution of India was to be framed by an elected Constituent Assembly of the Indian people. 2. The Constitution would grant India complete independence. 3. India would be a union on the one hand and comprise of provinces on the other 4. Any provinces not prepared to accept the Constitution would be free to retain its constitutional position as existing at that time. Which statements are correct?

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