A
Both 1 and 2
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
1 only
D
2 only
Correct answer: (c) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as India ranks 9th globally in total forest area and 3rd in net annual forest area gain. Statement 2 is incorrect because India has restored 21.76 million hectares *out of* its 26 million hectares target, reversing the numbers.
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