Consider the following statements : The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. if he seeks such an advice. 3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The power of the Supreme Court of India to tender advice to the President of India is outlined in Article 143 of the Constitution of India, known as its Advisory Jurisdiction. 2. According to Article 143(1), the President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance that has arisen or is likely to arise. 3. The Supreme Court tenders its advice only if the President seeks such an advice. It does not offer advice on its own initiative. Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. 4. The President can seek advice on any matter of law or fact deemed to be of sufficient public interest/importance; it is not restricted only to matters concerning the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Therefore, statement 3 is incorrect. 5. Statement 2 correctly states that the court tenders advice if he seeks such an advice. 6. Hence, only statement 2 is correct, making option (B) the answer.