Consider the following statements :
1. The Union Government fixes the statutory minimum price of sugarcane for each sugar season.
2. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the Essential Commodities Act. Which of these statements are correct?

Options

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

C

Explanation

The union government fixes the statutory minimum price of sugarcane for each sugar season. Sugar and sugarcane are essential commodities under the essential commodities Act. So both statements are correct.