A
2 only
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
1 only
Correct answer: (d) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Yard 3040 named 'Shreyas' belongs to the NGOPV class and was launched at GRSE, Kolkata. Statement 2 is incorrect because NGOPVs are built concurrently by GRSE Kolkata and GSL Goa, not exclusively by a single shipyard in Mumbai.
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