Exceptional

Consider the following statements:

  1. According to a recent study by the University of Leeds, UK, glaciers in the Himalayas are melting at an "exceptional" rate.
  2. The Himalayan mountain range is home to the world’s fourth-largest amount of glacier ice and is often referred to as the ‘Fourth Pole’.
  3. According to the study, the Himalayan glaciers are generally losing mass faster in the eastern regions.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?

A
1 and 2
B
2 and 3
C
1 and 3
D
All of the above