1. India was the first country to recognize the people's Republic of China on 1^st January, 1950.2. India objected to the permanent representation of China in the Security Council of UN. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Both statements are incorrect. India was NOT the first country to recognize the People's Republic of China - Burma (Myanmar) recognized China in December 1949, before India did on January 1, 1950. On statement 2, India actually SUPPORTED China's permanent representation in the UN Security Council, not objected to it. India advocated for China's admission to the UN and its seat in the Security Council, opposing the representation of Republic of China (Taiwan).