A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because the financial incentive scheme for coal gasification is implemented by the Ministry of Coal, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Statement 2 is correct as coal gasification produces syngas (a mixture of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide), which acts as an intermediate for urea and synthetic natural gas production.
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