Q92 · UPSC Prelims 2024 · Set A · Economy

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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 ?

A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I
B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
C Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Correct answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Explanation

  1. A

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement- II explains Statement-I

    Both correct and II explains I. India does import US apples; GM-food rules do not bar ordinary apples.

  2. B

    Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I

    Both correct but II does not explain I. Statement-I is false.

  3. C

    Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

    I correct, II incorrect. I is the false limb; II is true.

  4. D

    Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

    I incorrect, II correct. India imports US apples; GM food needs approval.

Summary. Official key is (d). India does import apples from the United States (subject to duties and SPS rules), so Statement-I is false. Genetically modified food cannot be imported without approval of the competent authority — Statement-II is true. II does not salvage I.

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