Consider the following statements with respect to the Railway Convention Committee: 1)The committee consists of members only from Lok Sabha 2)Railway Minister is the ex – officio chairman of Railway Convention Committee Which of the above statements is/are correct?

The correct answer is: C. Both 1 & 2

The Railway Convention Committee (RCC) is a statutory body constituted under the Railway Convention Act, 1949. It is a joint committee of the Government of India and the Indian Railways. The RCC consists of 12 members, six from the Government of India and six from the Indian Railways. The Railway Minister is the ex-officio chairman of the RCC. The RCC is responsible for reviewing the working of the Indian Railways and making recommendations for its improvement.

Statement 1 is correct because the RCC consists of members from both the Government of India and the Indian Railways. Statement 2 is also correct because the Railway Minister is the ex-officio chairman of the RCC.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

• 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 C: Both 1 & 2. This option is correct because both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.
• Option D: Neither 1 nor 2. This option is incorrect because both Statements 1 and 2 are correct.