With reference to GM Mustard (DMH-11) consider the following statements:1.It will help India to address oil deficit.2.It will enhance the economic well-being of farmers through increased crop yield.3.It will completely eliminate the requirement for various pesticides and herbicides.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to GM Mustard (DMH-11) consider the following statements:
1.It will help India to address oil deficit.
2.It will enhance the economic well-being of farmers through increased crop yield.
3.It will completely eliminate the requirement for various pesticides and herbicides.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. GM Mustard will help India to address oil deficit, where 60% of demand is met by imports, potentially reducing the oil-import burden which was approximately ₹1.17 lakh crore. It will enhance the economic well-being of farmers through increased crop yield.

Statement 3 is incorrect. GM mustard is resistant to certain pests and diseases, but it will still be necessary to use pesticides and herbicides to control other pests and diseases.

Source: ForumIAS

Post-Mains Strategy Session by Mr. Ayush Sinha | ForumIAS