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 government mandated Biometric Aadhaar Authentication for all subsidised domestic LPG refills starting 1 October 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect because consumers without BAA only lose subsidy eligibility, but they can still buy market-priced 5kg or 10kg cylinders.
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