A
Neither 1 nor 2
B
1 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
2 only
Correct answer: (d) 2 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect because GSAT-7C is dedicated to the Indian Air Force, whereas GSAT-7 (Rukmini) serves the Navy. Statement 2 is correct as Varunastra is an electrically propelled heavy-weight ship-launched anti-submarine torpedo. Thus, only statement 2 is correct.
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