A
2 only
B
1 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because official place name standardization on national maps falls under the mandate of the Survey of India. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Survey of India operates under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), not the Ministry of Defence.
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