A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Union Cabinet approved three railway multi-tracking projects spanning 655 km with an outlay of ₹10,783 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect because the National Rail Plan targets increasing the modal share of railways in freight to 45% (not 60%) by 2030.
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