Correct answer: (a) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
- A
Both 1 and 2
Option (a) claims that both statements 1 and 2 are explicitly stated in the Constitution of India. Statement 1 reflects Article 59(1), which mandates that the President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament. Statement 2 reflects Article 79, which explicitly states that the Parliament of India shall consist of the President and two Houses. Because both provisions are enshrined in the constitutional text, this option is the correct key.
- B
Only 2
Option (b) claims that only statement 2 is stated in the Constitution of India. While statement 2 is indeed correct under Article 79, this option incorrectly leaves out statement 1. Statement 1 is also a valid constitutional provision under Article 59(1), making this option incomplete.
- C
Neither 1 nor 2
Option (c) claims that neither statement 1 nor statement 2 is stated in the Constitution of India. This is entirely incorrect because both propositions directly correspond to specific articles within the constitutional framework. Therefore, dismissing both statements contradicts the actual text of the Constitution.
- D
Only 1
Option (d) claims that only statement 1 is stated in the Constitution of India. Although statement 1 is correct, this option ignores statement 2, which is also explicitly mentioned in Article 79. Thus, selecting only one statement renders this option wrong.
Summary. Official key is (a) because both statements provided in the question are accurately derived from the text of the Constitution of India. Article 59(1) ensures the President does not hold membership in either House of Parliament, while Article 79 defines the composition of Parliament to include the President and both Houses. Aspirants often confuse the procedural exclusion of the President from House membership with the legislative necessity of the President's assent. Because both statements correctly reflect constitutional articles, options omitting either one are incorrect.
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