Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Biotechnology and its Applications

Question:

Who make decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services ?

Options:

IARI (Indian Agricultural Research institute )

KVIC(Khadi and Village Industries Commission ).

GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).

All of these .

Correct Answer:

GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).

The manipulation of living organisms by the human race cannot go on any further, without regulation. Some ethical standards are required to evaluate the morality of all human activities that might help or harm living organisms.

Going beyond the morality of such issues, the biological significance of such things is also important. Genetic modification of organisms can have unpredictable results when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem.

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.