A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Statement 1 is correct because the historic cargo vessel route was flagged off from Bogibeel to Dhaka using the IBP route. Statement 2 is correct since National Waterway 2 specifically covers the Brahmaputra River section stretching from Sadiya to Dhubri in Assam.
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