Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Currently, only genetically modified cotton is approved for cultivation in India.
2.Wheat is a common crop that is genetically modified for cultivation globally.
3.GM crops are modified to introduce traits like pest resistance, higher yields, improved nutritional value, and resistance to environmental challenges.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Bt cotton is the only genetically modified crop that is commercially cultivated in India. GM crops are modified for various traits such as pest resistance, higher yields, improved nutritional value, and resistance to environmental challenges.
Statement 2 is incorrect. While there have been field trials and some regulatory approvals (e.g., in Argentina), genetically modified wheat is not commonly grown commercially on a global scale.
Source: The Hindu
