Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the Living Planet Report - 2014 (Species and Spaces, People and Places) released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF)?
1. The Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures more than 10,000 representative populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, has declined by 52% since 1970.
2. The most dramatic regional LPI decrease occurred in Africa.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Options

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2