Consider the following statements regarding water management and agricultural practices in Marathwada:
1. Marathwada receives less rainfall due to the rain-shadow effect of the Western Ghats.
2. Despite being water-intensive, sugarcane is a dominant crop in Marathwada.
3. Soil in Marathwada has high infiltration rates, which helps in groundwater recharge.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1
1 and 2 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3