Read the following statements carefully:1. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports granted provisional recognition to All India Carrom Federation (AICF) as National Sports Federation with immediate effect.2. It will facilitate the participation of Indian Athletes in the forthcoming National/International competitions.3. The recognition means granting a major role to AICF for development of the Chess sport in India.Which of the above statements is/are true?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 1 and 2
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. Only 2 and 3
• E. All of the above