Which of the following statements regarding Genetically Modified Orga…

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (D) only

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are plants, bacteria, fungi and animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation. GM crops have helped farming in several ways.

(A) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides — True. Pest-resistant GM crops, such as Bt cotton, make their own insecticidal protein, so less chemical pesticide is needed.

(B) Reduced efficiency of mineral usage by plants — False. Genetic modification has increased the efficiency of mineral usage. This prevents early exhaustion of soil fertility.

(C) Post-harvest losses are more — False. Genetic modification has helped to reduce post-harvest losses, not raise them.

(D) Enhanced nutritional value of food — True. Golden rice, for example, is rice enriched with vitamin A.

NCERT Extract:
Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture – “… Plants, bacteria, fungi and animals whose genes have been altered by manipulation are called Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). GM plants have been useful in many ways. Genetic modification has:
(i) made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses (cold, drought, salt, heat).
(ii) reduced reliance on chemical pesticides (pest-resistant crops).
(iii) helped to reduce post harvest losses.
(iv) increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants (this prevents early exhaustion of fertility of soil).
(v) enhanced nutritional value of food, e.g., golden rice, i.e., Vitamin ‘A’ enriched rice.”