With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and efficient legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunities. 2. It issues directions to the State Legal Services Authorities to implement legal programs and schemes across the country. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. only 1
• B. only 2
• C. 1 and 2
• D. neither 1 nor 2