Examine the following statements:

1. Either A and B are of the same age or A is elder to B.
2. Either C and D are of the same age or D is elder to C.
3. B is elder to C.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes:

A) A is elder to B

B) B and D are of the same age

C) D is elder to C

D) A is elder to C

This MCQ is part of the UP PSC Previous Year Questions (PYQs) series, focusing on UPPSC Prelims 1998 (GS Paper I)