Consider the following statements about Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia: 1. He is an Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition belonging to the Maihar gharana. 2. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2000. 3. He also received the Padma Shri in 1992. 4. Other prominent Indian flute players include Devendra Murdeshwar, Ronu Majumdar, and Pt. Rajendra Prasanna. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Options:

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

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