GEAC's Role in GM Safety — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2024Statement 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. Choose the correct option:
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. Choose the correct option:
In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is (NEET 2018)
Which body of the Government of India regulates GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services? (NEET 2015 Cancelled Paper)
Answer & NCERT explanation
Correct answer: A — Statement I is True but Statement II is False
Statement I is true - GEAC makes decisions about GM research validity and safety. Statement II is false - biopiracy refers to unauthorized commercial use of biological resources and traditional knowledge by corporations, not use by native people. Native people have traditional rights to use their local bio-resources; biopiracy occurs when others exploit these without permission.
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Therefore, the Indian Government has set up organisations such as GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee), which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services.
GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee) is India's regulatory body that evaluates the validity of GM research and approves the safety of genetically modified organisms before they're released for public use. Students often confuse GEAC with other regulatory agencies or forget that it specifically deals with SAFETY approval, not just research funding. The key point: GEAC acts as a quality control checkpoint to ensure GM-organisms don't harm humans or the environment. Remember that GEAC makes DECISIONS (approval/rejection), not just recommendations—this distinction matters in NEET questions asking about regulatory authority and responsibility.
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