RE-NEET 2024 Zoology Biopiracy and GMOs Assertion Reason Question
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:
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
Correct Answer
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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