Directions: In the question given below, a statement is given, followed by five conclusions. Read the information and answer the question. Statement: Under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), the government approved major investments for chip fabrication and display manufacturing plants in Gujarat and Assam. The move aims to reduce dependence on imported electronics and strengthen the domestic supply chain for critical technologies. Which of the following can be concluded from the above statement?

Option 1: Correct. The statement explicitly mentions reducing dependence on imported electronics and strengthening the domestic supply chain. This clearly indicates that India is moving toward technological self-reliance in the semiconductor sector. Option 2: Incorrect. The passage says the opposite – India wants to reduce imports, not increase them. Option 3: Incorrect. The policy encourages domestic production rather than discouraging it. Option 4: Incorrect. There is no mention that the plants are solely for export; the focus is on domestic supply chain strengthening. Option 5: Incorrect. The government is investing in semiconductor production, not abandoning it. Hence, the correct answer is Option 1.