A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
2 only
C
1 only
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (c) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Atomic Energy Commission plans for the private sector to contribute 30 GW toward India's 100 GW nuclear capacity goal by 2047, with private players investing around ₹7.5 lakh crore. Statement 2 is incorrect because NPCIL operates under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy, not the Ministry of Power.
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