Meaning of modal perfect (“need not have + past participle”): Choose the correct interpretation. "Mahesh need not have purchased the bag" means ______.

Difficulty: Easy

• it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has purchased it
• it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
• it was not necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag and he has not purchased it
• it was necessary for Mahesh to purchase the bag but he has not purchased it
• Mahesh already has a bag but still he purchased another one