Consider the following statements: [IAS 2004]
1. The National Housing Bank, the apex institution in housing finance in India, was set up as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India
2. The Small Industries Development Bank of India was established as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Industrial Development Bank of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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