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 the Ministry of Defence allocated a dedicated ₹400 crore fund to strengthen defence diplomacy. Statement 2 is incorrect because Defence Attachés operate under Indian diplomatic missions to coordinate military cooperation and export promotion.
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