A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (c) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the RDI Scheme is managed by the Department of Science and Technology, not the Ministry of Finance (a classic UPSC ministry trap). Statement 2 is correct as the scheme covers concessional long-term funding for private sector R&D across critical technology areas.
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