A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the NTA is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, not a statutory body. Statement 2 is correct because a Parliamentary Standing Committee report highlighted structural vulnerabilities, governance gaps, and examination malpractices in the NTA.
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