GM Crops and Biotechnology — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India is/are correct? 1. Bt cotton is the only GM crop currently approved for commercial cultivation in India. 2. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is responsible for approving field trials and commercial release of GM crops. 3. Golden Rice, a biofortified GM crop, has been commercially cultivated in some parts of India to combat Vitamin A deficiency.

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Precautionary Principle' in the context of GM crops in India: 1. It suggests that if there is a suspected risk of harm from GM crops, the burden of proof that they are not harmful lies with the developers. 2. India's regulatory framework for GM crops, particularly the GEAC, largely adheres to this principle. 3. The principle has been a major factor in the rapid approval and widespread adoption of GM food crops in India.

Which of the following Acts provides the primary legal framework for regulating genetically engineered organisms, including GM crops, in India?

Which of the following is NOT a common concern associated with the widespread adoption of GM crops?

Regarding the 'Gene Revolution' and 'Green Revolution' in agriculture, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Green Revolution primarily focused on increasing yields through conventional breeding and input-intensive methods. 2. The Gene Revolution primarily aims to introduce specific traits into crops using genetic engineering. 3. Both revolutions have been universally accepted without any significant environmental or socio-economic criticisms.