Q.2) Consider the following statement :

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

Solution: D

Statement-I is incorrect ❌
India does import apples from the United States, particularly Washington apples, subject to phytosanitary conditions and market access protocols. Imports have occurred regularly, though volumes fluctuate due to tariffs, domestic production, and trade policies.

Statement-II is correct ✅
In India, import of Genetically Modified (GM) food is regulated and prohibited without prior approval from the competent authority (such as GEAC under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, along with food safety clearances). This is a valid legal position.

Link between statements:
Since India does import apples from the USA, Statement-I is factually wrong, even though the regulatory framework on GM food described in Statement-II is correct.