1. India is a member of the International Grains Council.
2. A Country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a). 1 only
(b). 2 only
(c). Both 1 and 2
(d). Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
Statement 1: India is a member of the International Grains Council. This statement is correct.
Statement 2: A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat. This statement is incorrect.
While the IGC is a significant platform for discussions and information sharing related to grains, it is not a mandatory requirement for countries to be members to engage in rice and wheat trade. Many countries export and import these commodities without being members of the IGC.
Therefore, the answer is option (a). 1 only.