Which of the following statements regarding the 'casting vote' in the Parliament is/are correct?
1. It is cast by the speaker or a person acting as such.
It is cast in addition to voting in the first instance.
3 . It is cast in the case of equality of votes.
4. It is always cast to maintain the status quo.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Options

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 3 only