A
Both 1 and 2
B
2 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
1 only
Correct answer: (d) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Survey of India is indeed the central authority for publishing official national maps. Statement 2 is incorrect because Survey of India is a national survey and mapping organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology, not the Ministry of Defence.
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