UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 39 of 97

UPSC Prelims 2024 question on International Grains Council

Consider the following statements:

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A. 1 only

Verdict

Only statement 1 is correct → Option (a) 1 only.

Statement by statement

Statement 1 – CORRECT: The International Grains Council is an intergovernmental organization established in 1949, originally aimed at promoting cooperation in the global grains trade. India is a member of the International Grains Council (IGC). Hence statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2 – INCORRECT: Being a member of the International Grains Council is not a requirement for a country to export or import rice and wheat. The IGC operates through a system of member states, currently comprising major grain-producing and consuming countries who collaborate through regular meetings and consultations, discussing market conditions, policy challenges, and potential areas for collective action. Hence statement 2 is not correct.

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