Which of the following statements are true for genetically modified plants?
A. Made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses
B. Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides
C. Helped to increase post harvest losses
D. Increased efficiency of mineral usage
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A, B and D only
Genetically modified (GM) plants are plants whose genes have been changed by genetic engineering. GM crops have helped farming in several ways.
(A) Made crops more tolerant to abiotic stresses — Correct. GM crops stand cold, drought, salt and heat better.
(B) Reduced reliance on chemical pesticides — Correct. Pest-resistant crops such as Bt cotton need fewer pesticide sprays.
(C) Helped to increase post harvest losses — Incorrect. The statement is reversed. GM crops have helped to reduce post-harvest losses, not increase them.
(D) Increased efficiency of mineral usage — Correct. GM plants use minerals more efficiently, which keeps the soil fertile for longer.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 21-05-2026 (Slot 2), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 20-08-2022 (Slot 1).
NCERT Extract:
Biotechnological Applications in Agriculture – …
