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 livestock insurance functions as a risk management activity under the National Livestock Mission. Statement 2 is incorrect because the scheme is administered by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, not the Ministry of Rural Development.
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