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 because UNCERD consists of 18 independent experts monitoring compliance with ICERD. Statement 2 is incorrect because ICERD was adopted by the UN General Assembly, not the UN Security Council.
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