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?

• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
• Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
• Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
• Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Notes:

• The U.S. is one of the significant suppliers of apples to India, and there have been various trade agreements and negotiations around this topic.
• India has strict regulations regarding genetically modified (GM) foods.The import, production, and sale of GM foods in India are highly regulated and generally require approval from the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.