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With regard to Lord Macaulay's Minute, consider the following statements:

1. It gave preference to western sciences and literature over traditional Indian learning.

2. It proposed English as a medium of instruction in schools and colleges.

3. It forwarded the 'downward filtration theory'.

4. It led to the opening of a large number of elementary schools.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A)  1 and 2 only    

B)  1, 2 and 3 only

C)  2 and 3 only    

D)  1, 2, 3 and 4