Which of the following features are expressed by genetically modified plants?
A. More tolerant to abiotic stresses
B. Decreased nutritional value
C. Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants
D. Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, C and D only
Genetically modified (GM) plants are plants whose genes have been altered by manipulation. They are useful in many ways.
(A) More tolerant to abiotic stresses — Correct. GM crops can tolerate cold, drought, salt and heat.
(B) Decreased nutritional value — Incorrect. GM plants are made to have enhanced nutritional value. Golden rice, rich in vitamin A, is an example.
(C) Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants — Correct. This stops the early exhaustion of soil fertility.
(D) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides — Correct. Pest-resistant crops, such as Bt cotton, need less spraying.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 14-05-2026 (Slot 1).
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