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      Consider the following statements:                         [IAS Prelim]

1. If there were no phenomenon of capillarity it would be difficult to use a kerosene lamp

2. one would not be able to use a straw to consume a soft drink

3. the blotting paper would fail to function

4. the big trees that we see around would not have grown on the Earth

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) 1, 2 and 3 only              

B) 1, 3 and 4 only

C) 2 and 4 only     

D)      1, 2, 3 and 4