Which of the following statements about the 'SMART VILLAGE' project, launched by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?<br>1. This is a pilot project, which focuses on the integrated village development.<br>2. The distinctive aspect of this project is that CSIR is following the guiding principle of 'Land to Lab' in improving the condition of villages through indigenous technologies.<br>Select the answer using the codes given below :
- A. 1 only ✓
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A. 1 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct as it aims at integrated village development. Statement 2 is incorrect because the CSIR's guiding principle is 'Lab to Land' (taking laboratory-developed technologies to the grassroots), not 'Land to Lab'.
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