Which of the following statements about the Arya Samaj is/are correct? 1. It did not support idol worship. 2. It was against hereditary trans-mission of caste. 3. It actively worked for the passage of the Hindu Widows' Remarriage Act, 1856. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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1. 2 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

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