1. A starred question requires written answers and hence the supplementary questions cannot follow.
2. A short notice question requires a notice of less than ten days.

1. A pre-existing weak low-pressure area favours the growth of a cyclone.
2. Most of the cyclones that hit India originate in the Bay of Bengal, rather than the Arabian Sea.

1. Shield volcanoes are made up of basalt and of low viscous lava.
2. Composite volcanoes erupt cooler and more viscous lavas than the basalt.
3. Caldera volcanoes are the most explosive volcanoes of the earth.

With reference to ‘Disqualification on Ground of Defection’, consider the following statements:

1. An independent member incurs disqualification if he joins any political party.
2. A nominated member incurs disqualification if he joins any political party after after the expiry of six months.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?