Correct answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
Explanation
- 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.
- 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.
- C
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
I correct, II incorrect. I is the false limb; II is true.
- 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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