A
2 only
B
1 only
C
Neither 1 nor 2
D
Both 1 and 2
Correct answer: (b) 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because RCS-UDAN is funded through a dedicated levy on scheduled domestic flights deposited into the Regional Connectivity Fund. Statement 2 is incorrect because VGF support is capped and provided for a limited duration of three years per route, not an unlimited duration.
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