Q. 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?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Correct answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Question from UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper
Explanation :
Statement-I: India does not import apples from the United States of America.
Incorrect. India does import apples from the U.S. Recent reports indicate a significant increase in imports following the removal of tariffs, with projections for the current marketing year suggesting imports could reach nearly 20,000 tonnes.
Statement-II: In India, the law prohibits the import of genetically modified food without the approval of the competent authority.
Correct. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requires that any genetically modified food products must receive prior approval before being imported. This regulation ensures safety and compliance with food standards.
