A
1 only
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct answer: (a) 1 only
Explanation
- A
1 only
1 only. India is an IGC member; membership is not a precondition to trade rice and wheat.
- B
2 only
2 only. Countries trade grains without IGC membership.
- C
Both 1 and 2
Both. Statement 2 over-claims.
- D
Neither 1 nor 2
Neither. Statement 1 is true.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1 only. India is a member of the International Grains Council. Membership is not a legal requirement to export or import rice and wheat. So 2 is false.
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