UPSC CSE Prelims 2019
Statement 1: Article 176(1) of the Constitution mandates that the Governor addresses the Legislative Assembly at the commencement of the first session of each year and at the first session after every general election. This address outlines the government's policies and programmes for the upcoming year, making it a constitutional and customary obligation.
Statement 2: Article 208 of the Constitution empowers each House of a State Legislature to make rules for regulating its procedure and the conduct of its business. In the absence of specific rules on a particular matter, it is a well-established parliamentary convention and practice for State Legislatures to refer to or adopt the rules of procedure of the Lok Sabha. This ensures uniformity and consistency in parliamentary proceedings, especially concerning matters of procedure, privilege, or conduct of business.
Since both statements are correct, option (c) is the correct answer.
Option (a) 1 only: This option is incorrect because Statement 2 is also correct.
Option (b) 2 only: This option is incorrect because Statement 1 is also correct.
Option (d) Neither 1 nor 2: This option is incorrect as both statements are factually accurate.