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AgricultureSeeds, Plant Breeding and BiotechnologyGenetic Engineering and Genome-Edited CropsMedium
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Genetic Engineering and Genome-Edited Crops
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Biodiversity Threats and Drivers of Loss · Biosafety, Research Ethics and Emerging-Technology Governance
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What are the reasons for the people's resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India? 1. Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome. 2. The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies. 3. There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health. 4. There is some concern that the introduction of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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Question 64 · Genetic Engineering and Genome-Edited Crops · Agriculture · UPSC Prelims 2012 (GS)

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2012 · GS · Question 64