Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Bt cotton and GM mustard are the only genetically modified (GM) crops approved for cultivation in India.
2.BioE3 policy aims to improve agricultural resilience and productivity through genetic engineering.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Bt cotton is the only GM crop approved for commercial cultivation in India. GM mustard received conditional approval from the Environment Ministry in 2022 but has not been commercially cultivated due to legal challenges and safety concerns.
Statement 2 is correct. The BioE3 policy focuses on fostering biotechnology advancements, including climate-resilient agriculture, smart proteins, and precision biotherapeutics, which aim to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience through innovative practices like genetic engineering.
Source: The Hindu
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