2023 · Q54
Consider the following statements:
Statement IThe Government of India mandates the packaging of 100% sugar and food grains in diversified jute bags.
Statement IIThe Government of India enacted the Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- ABoth statement I and statement II are correct and statement II is the correct explanation for statement I
- BBoth statement I and statement II are correct and statement II is not the correct explanation for statement I
- CStatement I is correct but statement II is incorrect
- DStatement I is incorrect but statement II is correct
Explanation
Statement I is incorrect: under the Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act, 1987 and subsequent government orders, 100% of foodgrains but only 20% of sugar must be packed in jute bags, not 100% of both. Statement II is correct: the Government did enact the Jute Packaging Materials (Compulsory Use in Packing Commodities) Act in 1987. Hence (d).