Which of the following facts are correct for Genetically Modified Organisms?
(A) Made crops less tolerant to abiotic stresses
(B) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides
(C) Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants
(D) Enhanced nutritional value of food
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C) and (D) only
Genetically modified (GM) organisms are plants, bacteria, fungi and animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation. GM plants are useful in several ways.
(A) Made crops less tolerant to abiotic stresses — Incorrect. GM has made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses such as cold, drought, salt and heat.
(B) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides — Correct. Pest-resistant crops, such as Bt cotton, need less spraying.
(C) Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants — Correct. This stops the early exhaustion of soil fertility.
(D) Enhanced nutritional value of food — Correct. Golden rice, rich in vitamin A, is an example.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 24-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 20-08-2022 (Slot 1).
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Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture – …
