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 as land is indeed a State subject under Entry 18 of the State List. Statement 2 is incorrect because the central Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act was repealed in 1999 (not 2005).
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