Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- MPs and MLAs represent constituencies of municipal areas.
- Members with special knowledge in municipal administration have the right to vote in meetings of municipal issues.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1: It is correct. MPs and MLAs represent constituencies of municipal areas. Members of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly represent constituencies that comprises wholly or partly the municipal areas and members of Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Council registered as electors within municipal areas.
Statement 2: It is incorrect. Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration have no right to vote in the meetings of municipality.