The Government of India and Reserve Bank of India have decided to introduce 1 billion pieces of Rs. 10 notes in polymer/ plastic on a field trial basis. Which of the following is/are the objectives behind this move ?
1. Increase of the lifetime of the notes
2. Combating counterfeiting
3. Reducing the cost of minting of currency
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3