A
Both 1 and 2
B
1 only
C
2 only
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because UDAN was launched under the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016. Statement 2 is incorrect because Viability Gap Funding under UDAN is jointly funded by the Centre and participating State governments, not exclusively by the Centre.
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