Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of…

Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America. Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
  1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  3. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Solution

India does import apples from the USA (especially after retaliatory tariffs were lifted in 2023) — Statement-I is incorrect. India's laws (under the Food Safety and Standards Act and EPA, 1986/Rules of 1989) do require approval for GM food imports — Statement-II is correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2024

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