Consider the following statements regarding Bihar's fiscal management and indicators in the context of the 15th Finance Commission's recommendations: 1. Bihar's own tax revenue as a percentage of its GSDP is historically lower than the national average of all states. 2. The state is highly dependent on central transfers, with central tax devolution and grants-in-aid accounting for more than 70% of its total revenue receipts. 3. The 15th Finance Commission recommended a post-devolution revenue deficit grant for Bihar for every single year of the 2021-26 period. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Options:
- A: 2 and 3 only
- B: 1 and 2 only
- C: 1 and 3 only
- D: 1, 2 and 3
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