Consider the following statements: 1. When the Vice-President of India acts as the President of India, he performs simultaneously the functions of the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. The President of India can promulgate Ordinances at any dme except when both the Houses of Parliament are in session. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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