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Consider the following statements in respect of an Ordinance promulgated by the President of India during recess of Parliament:

1. Such an Ordinance may be withdrawn at any time by the President.

2. Such an Ordinance shall be laid before both the Houses of Parliament and shall cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament, or before that period if disapproved by both the Houses.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A)  Only 1             

B)  Only 2

C)  Both 1 and 2    

D)  Neither 1 nor 2