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?

Correct option is A

Statement 1 is correct.

India is indeed a member of the International Grains Council (IGC), an intergovernmental organization that monitors global grain market trends and promotes international cooperation in grains trade. India participates in the IGC through the Department of Food & Public Distribution.

Statement 2 is incorrect.

Membership in the IGC is not a prerequisite for countries to engage in the export or import of grains such as rice and wheat. The IGC provides a platform for discussion and policy coordination among member countries, but it does not impose restrictions or mandatory requirements on non-members regarding grain trade.