With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each ministry is assigned to a minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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