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 because the Farmer Registry acts as the baseline digital identity layer for targeted agricultural benefits. Statement 2 is incorrect because it is managed under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, not the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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