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 as steel slag replaces natural aggregates to lower construction costs and improve structural strength. Statement 2 is incorrect because the project was a collaboration involving CSIR-CRRI and Jindal Steel, not the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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