Consider the following statements about the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the Green Revolution:

1. The Green Revolution brought about remarkable improvements in food security for the Indian population, as agricultural productivity increased dramatically, particularly in the wheat and rice sectors.
2. The shift to monoculture farming, focusing on a few high-yielding crop varieties, has resulted in a reduction of biodiversity, making Indian agriculture more vulnerable to pests and diseases.
3. The widespread use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides under the Green Revolution has led to soil degradation, water pollution, and health issues in rural areas due to the excessive use of agrochemicals.
4.  The benefits of the Green Revolution were evenly distributed across all sections of society, with significant improvements in income and quality of life for the rural poor and small-scale farmers.
Which of the following is the correct answer?

1
Statements 1 and 4 are true, while Statements 2 and 3 are false.
2
Statements 1 and 2 are true, while Statements 3 and 4 are false.
3
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are true, while Statement 4 is false.
4
All statements are true.
5
None of the above

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