A
Both 1 and 2
B
1 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
2 only
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as it accurately describes a barque. Statement 2 is incorrect because a nautical mile is equal to 1.852 km (one minute of arc of latitude), not five kilometers.
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