UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

Consider the following pairs regarding the proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) in tea: 1. Acetamiprid — 20 mg/kg. 2. Imidacloprid — 50 mg/kg. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both pairs match the draft regulations reported: 20 mg/kg for acetamiprid and 50 mg/kg for imidacloprid in tea. These are proposed regulatory benchmarks for monitoring and compliance. The figures are not the infant-food restrictions, which concern sucrose and fructose.

Topics: agriculture, environment, mrls for acetamiprid and imidacloprid in tea, pesticide residues