RE-NEET2024Botany-Biotechnology and its Applications

RE-NEET 2024 Botany Biopiracy and GMOs Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The Indian Government has set up GEAC, which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research. Statement II: Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by native people. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

B

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

C

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Statement I is true as GEAC is responsible for GM research decisions. Statement II is false because biopiracy refers to the exploitation of bio-resources without proper authorization.

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