Definition: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: Affirmative action is likely to fail when it is merely a special preference bestowed upon those who have the right parents, whether right means educational pedigree or skin color. Choices:  1. Affirmative action seldom fails regardless of issues. 2. When affirmative action fails, it is likely due to when it is a special preference. 3. Educational pedigree or skin color falls in the category of affirmative action.

3