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 since Census is a subject in the Union List (Entry 69) of the Constitution. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Registrar General of India operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs, not the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
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