Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- A ward committee is constituted for wards having population more than 2 lakhs.
- State Election Commission makes provision with respect to matters relating to municipal corporation elections.
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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
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1: It is incorrect. A ward committee is constituted of 1 or more wards, within the territorial area of municipality having a population of 3 lakh or more.
Statement 2: It is correct. Elections to the municipal corporations are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the State Election Commissions.