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 BEE is a statutory body established under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Statement 2 is incorrect because BEE functions under the Ministry of Power, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
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