Q. With reference to Genetically Modified (GM) Crops, consider the following statements;
1.Bt cotton is the only GM crop which has been approved for commercial cultivation in India.
2.Clearance of Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSC) is mandatory for the environmental release of GM crops.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Bt cotton is the only GM crop which has been approved for commercial cultivation in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Clearance of Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is mandatory for the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) crops. As per the ‘’Rules 1989’’, State/UT Biotechnology Coordination Committees and District Level Committees are responsible for monitoring instances of illegal cultivation of GM crops and taking appropriate action under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
Source: PIB
