Consider the following statements: 1. The party system and the elections in India are based on single member constituencies, first- past-the-post system and a bicameral legislature. 2. The first general elections (Parliamentary Elections) were held in India in the year 1950 following the ratification of the Constitution. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

• A.  Only 1             
• B.  Only 2
• C.  Both 1 and 2    
• D.  Neither 1 nor 2