Bt Cotton — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding Bt cotton in India is/are correct? 1. Bt cotton was developed to provide resistance against sucking pests like aphids and jassids. 2. The 'Bt' in Bt cotton refers to a gene from a bacterium that produces insecticidal proteins. 3. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is responsible for approving commercial cultivation of Bt cotton in India. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

The term 'refuge strategy' in the context of Bt cotton cultivation is primarily aimed at:

Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework for Genetically Modified (GM) crops in India: 1. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, provides the legal basis for regulating GM crops. 2. The Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM) is responsible for approving commercial release of GM crops. 3. India is a signatory to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following Cry proteins are commonly found in second-generation Bt cotton (Bollgard-II) approved in India?

The controversy surrounding Bt cotton and farmer suicides in India is characterized by: