With reference to “Census of Water Bodies” consider the following statements:1.As per the census, the east and the northeast states use most of the water bodies for fish farming.2.As per the census, around 97.1% of water bodies can be found in urban regions.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is correct. As per the census, the east and the northeast states use most of the water bodies for fish farming.

Statement 2 is incorrect. As per the census, around 97.1% of water bodies can be found in rural regions; only 2.9% are situated in urban areas.