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Consider the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):1.FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.2.FSSAI functions as an attached office under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.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 FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Statement 2 is incorrect since it does not fall under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs.

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