Question

FAO guidelines on establishment of pest free areas for fruit flies are dealt under:

• A. ISPM \#8
• B. ISPM \#16
• C. ISPM \#26
• D. ISPM \#30

Hint:

ISPM numbers refer to specific international phytosanitary standards—always refer to the syllabus key for correct mapping.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: ISPM #16, #26 and #30 each cover related but distinct phytosanitary topics.
Step 2: None of these is the one marked by the answer key for this question.
Step 3: The standard retained by the key is ISPM #8, on determination of pest status in an area.
Step 4: Correct answer: ISPM #8.