{"id":92167,"date":"2025-06-01T11:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=92167"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:16:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:16:13","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-india-does-not-im","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-statement-i-india-does-not-im\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements :\n \n Statement-I : India does not im"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Statement-I : India does not import apples from the United States of America.<\/li>\n<li>Statement-II : In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I&#8221; option2=&#8221;Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I&#8221; option3=&#8221;Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect&#8221; option4=&#8221;Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement-I claims India does not import apples from the United States of America. This is incorrect. India has historically been a market for US apples, although trade volumes and tariffs have fluctuated due to policy changes and trade disputes. Statement-II states that in India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority. This is correct. India has regulations under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and rules thereunder that govern the import of genetically modified organisms and products, requiring approval from bodies like the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; India is a significant importer of various agricultural products, including fruits.<br \/>\n&#8211; US apples are among the fruits imported into India, albeit subject to trade dynamics.<br \/>\n&#8211; India has a regulatory framework in place for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and products.<br \/>\n&#8211; Import of GM food requires specific regulatory approval in India.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nTrade relations between India and the USA involving agricultural products like apples have been subject to discussions and tariff adjustments. Regarding GM food imports, India maintains a cautious approach, and rigorous risk assessment and approval processes are mandated by law before any GM food item can be imported.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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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