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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
  2. 2.The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Neither 1 nor 2

The India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) is indeed a platform for sustainable sanitation, but it is supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, not the WHO. The National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and acts as a think tank, developing solutions for urban challenges, but it is not solely an 'apex body' in the sense implied. Its funding and operational structure are distinct from being directly an apex body with government funding as its sole or primary source.

Source: UPSC gs1 2022

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