A
1 only
B
Neither 1 nor 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
2 only
Correct answer: (d) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because NSAP is administered entirely by the Ministry of Rural Development for both rural and urban areas, not split with the Ministry of Finance. Statement 2 is correct as the Annapurna Scheme is an NSAP component providing 10 kg of free foodgrains per month to eligible senior citizens not receiving pensions.
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