Consider the following statements regarding the Lauriya Nandangarh pillar in Bihar:\n1. The Lauriya Nandangarh pillar is made of polished Chunar sandstone.\n2. It is the only Ashokan pillar in Bihar that remains completely intact in its original position with its capital in situ.\n3. The pillar contains a representation of a flight of geese (hamsa) on its abacus, projecting Buddhist symbolism.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

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

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