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 the Periyar Tiger Reserve is drained by the Periyar and Pamba rivers. Statement 2 is incorrect because tiger reserves and wildlife surveys fall under wildlife protection and forestry administration, not the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Thus, only statement 1 is correct.
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