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Consider the following statements regarding the repeal of TV advertisement caps:1.The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) repealed its regulation capping television advertisements at 12 minutes per clock hour.2.The Ministry of Finance issued the executive order to omit the governing provision under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Statement 1 is correct as TRAI repealed its regulation capping advertisements at 12 minutes per clock hour. Statement 2 is incorrect because the decision follows the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), not the Ministry of Finance, omitting the governing provision under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994.

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