Which of the following statements with regard to Panchayats in India are correct?
1. Seats in a Panchayat are filled by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area.
2. The Gram Sabha is the body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within the Panchayat area.
3. The Panchayats work on the principle of constitutional autonomy.
4. The State Legislature may by law endow the Panchayats with the power and authority to enable them to function.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Options

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