NEETBiologyBiotechnology and Its ApplicationsMCQ+4 / −1
In India, the organisation responsible for
assessing the safety of introducing genetically
modified organisms for public use is
- AIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- BCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- CResearch Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)
- DGenetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
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Correct answer: D
Indian government has set up organisation such as GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) which makes decisions regarding the validity of GM research and safety of introducing GM organisms for public services.
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