Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Like any other crop varieties, the essentially derived varieties (EDVs) can also be registered and protected with the PPV&FR Authority, Govt. of India.
Statement (II): The rights of a breeder as granted by the PPV&FR Act (2001) shall also be applicable to the breeder of an EDV.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

An Essentially Derived Variety (EDV) shares most of its genome with an initial variety (e.g., a transgenic Bt-cotton variety derived from an elite non-Bt line).
Both the EDV and its initial variety can be protected under the PPV&FR Act, but the EDV breeder must share benefits with the initial variety breeder.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A