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Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court judgement in S.R. Bommai vs. Union of India has been interpreted to mean that the Governor can dismiss a Council of Ministers or die Chief Minister:

1. At his pleasure on his subjective estimate of the strength of the Chief Minister in the Assembly

2. When the Legislative Assembly has expressed its want of confidence in the Council of Ministers.

3. When a measure of die Council of Ministers has been defeated on the floor of the Assembly.

4. When a censure motion against the Council of Ministers has been rejected in the Legislative Assembly.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)  1 and 2           

B)  2 and 3

C)  1 and 3           

D)  3 and 4