Q. Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct ?
1. It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2. The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3. Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect:The GenomeIndia Project (GIP) was inspired by the Human Genome Project, but it is an entirely separate and independent Indian national initiative.
- The Human Genome Project (1990–2003) was an international effort led mainly by the US and other countries to map the entire human genome.
- The GenomeIndia Project, launched in January 2020, is a separate Indian national project funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India. .
Statement 2 is correct: GenomeIndia is a pioneering scientific project funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The project marks a landmark collaboration of 20 academic and research institutions to drive a genomics-based health revolution for India.
Statement 3 is correct: The primary objective of GenomeIndia is to build a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations that reflect the unique diversity of the Indian population.
Source:) https://genomeindia.in/
