Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Genetically Modified Organisms?
A. Crops are less tolerant to abiotic stresses
B. Enhanced nutritional value of food
C. Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides
D. Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → B, C and D only
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is a plant, animal or microbe whose genes have been changed by genetic engineering. GM crops have been useful in many ways.
(A) Crops are less tolerant to abiotic stresses — Incorrect. GM has made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses such as cold, drought, salt and heat.
(B) Enhanced nutritional value of food — Correct. An example is golden rice, which is rich in vitamin A.
(C) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides — Correct. Pest-resistant crops, such as Bt crops, need less pesticide.
(D) Increased efficiency of mineral usage by plants — Correct. This stops the early exhaustion of fertility of the soil.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 24-05-2026 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 20-08-2022 (Slot 1).
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