Read the following statements carefully:1.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a proposal for admission of girl children in Sainik Schools from academic session 2021-22 in a phased manner.2.The decision is in line with the objective of the government towards greater inclusiveness, gender equality, enabling greater participation of women in Armed Forces and strengthening the motto of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'.3.The decision has been taken following the success of the pilot project started by the Ministry of Defence for admission of girl children in Sainik School Chhingchhip in Nagaland two years ago.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 1 and 2
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. Only 2 and 3
• E. All are correct