UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 96
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 ?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct)
Explanation: India imports apples from the United States. Genetically modified foods require approval under India’s applicable biosafety/food-import regulations.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
I. Incorrect/False - US apples are imported into India; the categorical ban claim is false.
II. Correct/True - GM foods cannot legally be imported/marketed without required regulatory approval.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-Statement I is false: US apples are imported into India; the categorical ban claim is false.
B. Incorrect-Statement I is false: US apples are imported into India; the categorical ban claim is false.
C. Incorrect-Statement I is false: US apples are imported into India; the categorical ban claim is false.
D. Correct-Statement I is false and Statement II is true.