Q.1 Which law primarily governs the safety and quality of food products in India?
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act
Insecticides Act, 1968
Explanation - The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regulates food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in India.
Correct answer is: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Q.2 The primary objective of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 is to:
Promote international food trade
Regulate production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities
Establish food safety standards
Control pesticide use in agriculture
Explanation - The Act ensures the availability of essential commodities at fair prices and prevents hoarding.
Correct answer is: Regulate production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities
Q.3 Which international agreement affects agricultural trade laws globally?
TRIPS Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
WTO Agreement on Agriculture
Paris Agreement
Explanation - The WTO Agreement on Agriculture sets rules for trade in agricultural products among member countries.
Correct answer is: WTO Agreement on Agriculture
Q.4 Which body in India regulates genetically modified (GM) crops?
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Bureau of Indian Standards
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
Central Pollution Control Board
Explanation - The GEAC under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, regulates GM crops in India.
Correct answer is: Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
Q.5 Which law protects farmers from unfair contracts with buyers or companies?
Contract Act, 1872
Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act
Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020
Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
Explanation - This Act allows farmers to sell produce outside APMC markets, aiming to protect them from exploitation.
Correct answer is: Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020
Q.6 Food adulteration is primarily addressed under which law?
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Insecticides Act, 1968
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Explanation - FSSAI sets standards and regulates adulteration in food products.
Correct answer is: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Q.7 The term 'organic farming' is legally defined under which regulation in India?
National Organic Programme
Essential Commodities Act
Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2018
Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act
Explanation - FSSAI 2018 regulations define organic products and certify organic farming standards.
Correct answer is: Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2018
Q.8 Which law regulates the use of pesticides and insecticides in India?
Insecticides Act, 1968
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Explanation - This Act ensures the safe use, import, manufacture, and sale of insecticides in India.
Correct answer is: Insecticides Act, 1968
Q.9 The right to food is recognized in India as a part of:
Fundamental Rights under Article 21
Directive Principles of State Policy
Essential Commodities Act
Consumer Protection Act
Explanation - Article 47 directs the state to raise nutrition and standard of living, indirectly supporting the right to food.
Correct answer is: Directive Principles of State Policy
Q.10 Which of the following is a key objective of food labeling laws?
Increase agricultural exports
Provide information on ingredients, nutrition, and safety
Control pesticide use
Standardize organic farming
Explanation - Food labeling ensures consumers are informed about what they are consuming and its nutritional content.
Correct answer is: Provide information on ingredients, nutrition, and safety
Q.11 Which law governs minimum support prices for farmers in India?
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommendations
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Insecticides Act, 1968
Explanation - CACP recommends minimum support prices to ensure farmers receive fair compensation.
Correct answer is: Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) recommendations
Q.12 Which international body provides guidelines for food safety standards globally?
WHO and FAO through Codex Alimentarius
WTO
UNESCO
OECD
Explanation - Codex Alimentarius Commission sets international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice.
Correct answer is: WHO and FAO through Codex Alimentarius
Q.13 The term 'agri-business' in legal context generally refers to:
Government-controlled farms
Business activities related to agriculture including production, processing, and distribution
Non-profit farming organizations
Food safety regulation authorities
Explanation - Agri-business encompasses commercial operations throughout the agricultural supply chain.
Correct answer is: Business activities related to agriculture including production, processing, and distribution
Q.14 Which law empowers the government to regulate the stock of certain food items to prevent hoarding?
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Contract Act, 1872
Insecticides Act, 1968
Explanation - This Act allows the government to control production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities to prevent hoarding.
Correct answer is: Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Q.15 Which of the following is a legal requirement for food export from India?
Compliance with FSSAI standards
Obtaining a pesticide license
Following local state market rules only
Registration under the Consumer Protection Act
Explanation - Food products for export must comply with FSSAI and international safety and quality standards.
Correct answer is: Compliance with FSSAI standards
Q.16 Agroforestry regulations typically govern:
Integration of trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems
Organic food labeling
Food adulteration control
Pesticide approval
Explanation - Agroforestry laws ensure sustainable land use by combining forestry and agriculture.
Correct answer is: Integration of trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems
Q.17 Which legislation addresses farmers' rights over new plant varieties?
Plant Varieties Protection and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Seed Act, 1966
Explanation - This Act grants farmers rights to save, use, and sell seeds, and protects new plant varieties.
Correct answer is: Plant Varieties Protection and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001
Q.18 Which law requires labeling of genetically modified foods in India?
Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2011
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Seed Act, 1966
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Explanation - These regulations mandate clear labeling of GM foods to inform consumers.
Correct answer is: Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2011
Q.19 The Sustainable Development Goal 2 aims to:
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Promote industrial growth
Regulate international trade
Ensure environmental protection
Explanation - SDG 2 targets ending hunger, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture globally.
Correct answer is: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition
Q.20 Which Indian authority handles disputes related to agricultural marketing?
Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC)
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee
Central Consumer Protection Authority
Explanation - APMCs regulate market operations, dispute resolution, and fair trade practices for farmers.
Correct answer is: Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC)
Q.21 Which Act ensures compensation to farmers affected by natural disasters in India?
National Disaster Management Act, 2005
Essential Commodities Act, 1955
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Insecticides Act, 1968
Explanation - This Act provides a framework for disaster management, including farmer compensation in agriculture.
Correct answer is: National Disaster Management Act, 2005
Q.22 Which of the following is a major concern addressed under Food and Agriculture Law?
Food safety, fair trade, environmental sustainability, and farmers’ rights
Traffic regulations
Digital privacy
Intellectual property in software
Explanation - Food and Agriculture Law covers legal issues in food safety, trade, sustainability, and protecting farmer interests.
Correct answer is: Food safety, fair trade, environmental sustainability, and farmers’ rights
Q.23 The 'Seed Act, 1966' primarily regulates:
Quality control and certification of seeds
Food safety standards
Farmers’ contracts with buyers
Use of pesticides
Explanation - The Seed Act ensures the quality, labeling, and certification of seeds in India.
Correct answer is: Quality control and certification of seeds
Q.24 Which law governs organic certification of food products in India?
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
Essential Commodities Act
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
Plant Varieties Protection Act
Explanation - NPOP provides standards and certification for organic agriculture and products in India.
Correct answer is: National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)