A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as India seeks a non-permanent UNSC term for 2028-2029. Statement 2 is incorrect because the SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, international security, and defense organization, not an Indo-Pacific maritime body.
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