Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The Indian Government has set up GEAC, which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research.
Statement II : Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by native people.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Statement I: India's Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is tasked with evaluating research on genetically modified (GM) organisms. Correct

Statement II: Biopiracy is defined as the utilization of bio-resources by unauthorized parties, without appropriate permission or remuneration to the originators. Incorrect