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Question No. 42Interactive Test Mode
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Q42. With reference to prepackaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/nonvegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to prepackaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?

  1. List of ingredients including additives
  2. Nutrition information
  3. Recommendation, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
  4. Vegetarian/nonvegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 1, 2 and 4

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Under the FSSAI (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, prepackaged food labels must mandatory display the list of ingredients including additives, nutritional information, and the vegetarian/non-vegetarian symbol. While declaration of common allergens is required, medical professional recommendations regarding allergic reactions are not mandated.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q42)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — 1, 2 and 4

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 42 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (C): "1, 2 and 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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