In case of a compound microscope which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The focal length of the eye piece is larger than the focal length of the objective 2. The focal length of the eye piece is smaller than the focal length of the objective 3. The image produced in a normal optical microscope is real 4. The image produced in a normal optical microscope is virtual Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A

  1 only
• Correct answer
  B

  1 and 4
• C

  2 and 3
• D

  2 and 4

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.