With reference to the seven Indian natural sites recently added to the UNESCO Tentative List, consider the following statements: 1. The Naga Hill Ophiolite in Nagaland provides evidence of oceanic crust being pushed over a continental plate. 2. The Erra Matti Dibbalu in Andhra Pradesh is a coastal feature known for its distinctive red sand dunes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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C. Both 1 and 2 — Statement 1 is correct as Ophiolite suites represent uplifted oceanic crust, providing crucial evidence of convergent plate tectonics. Statement 2 is correct as Erra Matti Dibbalu represents unique coastal red sand dune formations located near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

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