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Consider the following statements about the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC):1.It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India.2.It grants the initial formal administrative approval known as Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurements.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect because the DAC is chaired by the Union Defence Minister, not the Prime Minister. Statement 2 is correct as the DAC grants Acceptance of Necessity before initiating defence procurement contracts.

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