Which of the following statements relating to the powers of the President of India is/are correct?
1. The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President.
2. The executive power shall be exercised by the President only through officers subordinate to him.
3. The supreme command of the defence forces of the Union shall be vested in the President.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Options

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