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 NCAP targets non-attainment cities using 2017 as the baseline year for PM reduction. Statement 2 is incorrect because NCAP progress is reviewed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), not the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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