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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?

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I
CStatement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
Correct Answer — D

Explanation

India does in fact import apples from the US, so Statement I is wrong — but Indian law genuinely does require approval before GM food can be imported.

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