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Consider the following statements regarding trade remedies in India:1.Anti-dumping measures in India are recommended by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under the Ministry of Commerce.2.Anti-dumping duties are tariffs levied specifically to neutralize subsidies granted by an exporting country's government.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because anti-dumping measures in India are indeed recommended by the DGTR under the Ministry of Commerce. Statement 2 is incorrect because neutralizing government subsidies is the definition of a Countervailing Duty, whereas an Anti-Dumping Duty is a tariff imposed on imports priced below fair market value to prevent injury to domestic industry.

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