Genetically Modified Crops — 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) functions under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). 3. Golden Rice is a GM crop engineered to enhance Vitamin C content. 4. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety promotes the unrestricted transboundary movement of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs).

Consider the following statements regarding GM Mustard (DMH-11): 1. It is a hybrid variety developed using barnase-barstar gene system. 2. It is resistant to the herbicide glyphosate. 3. Its commercial cultivation has been approved by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental concern associated with the widespread cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) crops?

Consider the following statements regarding the regulation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in India: 1. The 'Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989' are notified under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. 2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is responsible for the safety assessment and labeling of GM foods. 3. Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSCs) are the first point of contact for biosafety oversight at the institutional level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Golden Rice is a genetically modified crop primarily developed to address which of the following nutritional deficiencies?