1. Consider the following statements:
1. At present Coal blocks in India are allocated by Auction
2. The areas which are considered for allocation to a company that has got a power project on the basis of competitive bids for tariff are exempted from auction
Which among the above statements is / are correct?

a. Only 1 is correct

b. Only 2 is correct

c. Both 1 & 2 are correct

d. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

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