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 civil registration and vital statistics fall under the Ministry of Home Affairs (via the Registrar General of India), not Rural Development. Statement 2 is correct as delays beyond 2 years under the amended Act require specific approval from a District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
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