Which of the following currency indicates the features of regional political parties in India? 1. Regional political parties identify with region's culture. 2. Regional political parties use regional language for their electoral gains. 3. Regional political parties enter into electoral alliance with national parties. 4. Regional political parties are a post-independence political phenomenon. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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