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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 only
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: Under Article 170(1), the Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 500 and not less than 60 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State. Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 173(b), the minimum qualifying age to be chosen as a member of a Legislative Assembly is 25 years.
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