In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is (NEET 2018)
Answer: (D) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). Answer: (4) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) Solution: The Indian Government set up GEAC to make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM organisms for public services.
- A.Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
- B.Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- C.Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- D.Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)✓
Correct Answer
(D) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (4) Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) Solution: The Indian Government set up GEAC to make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM organisms for public services. (NCERT expands GEAC as Genetic Engineering Approval Committee; the exam/current usage is Appraisal Committee — GEAC is the answer regardless.) NCERT Reference: Ch 10, p.184, line 37 — "GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee), which will make"
