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 HQ IDS was set up based on recommendations of the Kargil Review Committee and Group of Ministers. Statement 2 is incorrect because it is a military headquarters operating under the Ministry of Defence, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
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