Correct answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. Digital public infrastructure was also an Indian G20 presidency priority.
- B
2 only
2 only. G20 began as a finance ministers’ and central bankers’ forum (1999).
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Founded as an FM/CBG platform; DPI was an India G20 2023 priority.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Both statements hold.
Summary. Official key is (c) both. The G20 was created in 1999 for finance ministers and central bank governors after the Asian crisis; leaders’ summits came in 2008. Digital public infrastructure was one of India’s 2023 presidency priorities.
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