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 CGHS is a contributory healthcare scheme for central employees, pensioners, and dependent relatives. Statement 2 is incorrect because the recent revision incorporated broader family dependencies without altering primary cardholder contribution rates.
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