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?

The correct option is: Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Let us analyze both statements in detail to understand why this option is correct:

Analysis of Statement-I:
Statement-I asserts that India does not import apples from the United States of America. This statement is factually incorrect. India does import apples from the United States (particularly Washington apples). While India has imposed tariffs on various US imports in the past (including apples) as retaliatory measures, imports were never completely banned, and India subsequently reduced these retaliatory tariffs on US apples, leading to active trade. Therefore, Statement-I is incorrect.

Analysis of Statement-II:
Statement-II asserts that in India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified (GM) food without the approval of the competent authority. This statement is correct. Under the Environment Protection Act (1986) and the Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells (1989), the import of GM foods requires mandatory clearance. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, alongside the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), serves as the competent authority regulating such imports. Importing GM food without their approval is strictly prohibited by law. Therefore, Statement-II is correct.

In conclusion, Statement-I is incorrect and Statement-II is correct.