Q. Consider the following statements:
1. India has approved commercial cultivation of only one GM crop, Bt cotton.
2. More than 50% of India’s agricultural imports are constituted of vegetable oils, pulses, cashew nuts, fresh fruits and spices.
3. 100% FDI is permitted in Palm Oil plantations through automatic route.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Red Book
Red Book

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is correct- Bt cotton is the only genetically modified (GM) crop that has been approved for commercial cultivation in 2002 by the Government of India. No other GM food crop has ever been approved for commercial cultivation in the country. 
  • Statement 2 is correct- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1705518 
  • Statement 3 is correct. 

Source- https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1786621 

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