Consider the following pairs regarding genetically modified crops and...
1. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) - Established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Correct. The GEAC is indeed a statutory body established under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to oversee GMO-related activities in India.
2. Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) - Developed by scientists at IIT Delhi
- Incorrect. Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was developed by scientists at Delhi University, not IIT Delhi.
3. GM Crops Resistance - Can be engineered to resist specific pests and diseases
- Correct. GM crops can indeed be genetically modified to resist specific pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
4. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) - Oversees commercial cultivation of GM crops in India
- Incorrect. The commercial cultivation of GM crops in India is overseen by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, not by FSSAI. FSSAI regulates food safety standards, including those for GM foods, but does not oversee cultivation.
Thus, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched.