Consider the following statements: 1. For commercial production, all GM crops in India require approval from the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). 2. Bt cotton and Maize is the only genetically modified crop that is allowed for commercial production in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: For commercial production, all GM crops in India require approval from the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).

Bt cotton is the only genetically modified crop that is allowed for commercial production in India.

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