A
Both 1 and 2
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as these clusters function under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser. Statement 2 is incorrect because RuTAG works in tandem with S&T clusters specifically to solve rural livelihood technology bottlenecks, rather than operating completely independently without coordination.
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