Explanation
- A
Only 2
Only 2. Statement 2 is the false limb: Article 312 is two-thirds of members present and voting, not of the total membership.
- B
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Statement 1 holds: Rajya Sabha may resolve, in the national interest, to create an All-India Service.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Statement 2 overstates the majority as of the whole House.
- D
Only 1
Only 1. Article 312(1): Rajya Sabha, in national interest, by a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. Not two-thirds of total membership.
Summary. Official key is (d) only 1. Rajya Sabha can create an All-India Service in the national interest. The special majority is of those present and voting, not of the total House.
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