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Consider the following statements regarding the prohibition on the use of company name under Section 5 of the Companies Act, 2013: Statement 1: A company name identical to an existing company is absolutely prohibited. Statement 2: The Registrar has discretion to allow a similar name if the companies operate in different sectors. Statement 3: A company name cannot be registered if it suggests connection with Government without approval. Statement 4: A company can change its name if approved by majority shareholder vote at general meeting. Which statements are correct?

A Statements 1 and 3 only
B Statements 1, 3, and 4 only
C Statements 2 and 4 only
D Statements 3 and 4 only
E Statements 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
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