Consider the following statements:1.Flood management including erosion control falls within the purview of the States. 2.The National Water Commission (NWC) is responsible for predicting and giving early warnings about floods in India. 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. Flood management including erosion control falls within the purview of the States.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Central Water Commission (CWC) is responsible for predicting and giving early warnings about floods in India.