Consider the following statements:1.The Essential Services Maintenance Act can be used both by central and state governments.2.According to the International Labour Organization, employees in essential services have the right to strike.Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. The Essential Services Maintenance Act can be used both by central and state governments.

Statement 2 is incorrect. According to the International Labour Organization, employees in essential services do not have the right to strike.