Consider the following statements regarding the ownership and energy sources of tube-wells in Bihar's agricultural sector: 1. Private tube-wells account for the vast majority of groundwater irrigation in Bihar, far outnumbering state-owned tube-wells. 2. Diesel-operated pumpsets have historically dominated private irrigation in Bihar, making irrigation costs highly sensitive to diesel prices. 3. Under the 'Har Ghar Gangajal' scheme, Bihar has achieved 100% solar-powered tube-well irrigation across all districts. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

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

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