With reference to the "Uttar Pradesh Population Control, Stabilisation and Welfare" Bill, 2021 which of the following(s) is/are correct ?

1. This Bill aims to bring the birth rate down to 2.1 per thousands population by 2026.
2. At present, the fertility rate in the State is 2.7 per thousand.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A) Only 1

B) Only 2

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

This MCQ is part of the UP PSC Previous Year Questions (PYQs) series, focusing on UPPSC Prelims 2021 (GS Paper I)