With reference to exports of value-added meat products, consider the following statements:1.Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) promotes exports of agriculture and animal fresh and processed products.2.It functions under the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Q. With reference to exports of value-added meat products, consider the following statements:
1.Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) promotes exports of agriculture and animal fresh and processed products.
2.It functions under the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
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

Answer: A

Notes:

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Authority has its headquarters in New Delhi.

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