Consider the following statements regarding wind erosion and its control measures in western Rajasthan: 1. Wind erosion is most active in areas with less than 20 cm of annual rainfall and sparse vegetation. 2. Shelterbelts of Prosopis juliflora and Acacia tortilis have been successfully used to stabilize shifting sand dunes. 3. Mulching with organic waste is the primary method used to control wind-induced soil drift on active sand dunes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

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

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