A
Both 1 and 2
B
2 only
C
1 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (c) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because ESAs are notified under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Statement 2 is incorrect because these notifications are issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), not the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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