Correct answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. TRIMs is goods, not services (GATS is services).
- B
2 only
2 only. Statement 2 fails.
- C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Quantitative import restrictions linked to investment are prohibited. TRIMs disciplines certain investment measures that affect trade in goods; it is not a general FDI-regulation code, and it does not cover services.
- D
1, 2 and 3
All three. Services limb is false.
Summary. Official key is (c) 1 and 3 only. TRIMs bans trade-related investment measures such as local-content and trade-balancing QRs on goods. It does not apply to services and is not the WTO’s full foreign-investment statute.
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