Bioethics and Biosafety — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following international protocols primarily aims to ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs)?
In India, which body is the apex authority responsible for the environmental release of genetically engineered organisms and products, including commercial cultivation of GM crops?
Consider the following statements regarding Biosafety Levels (BSLs): 1. BSL-1 is suitable for work with agents that pose a high risk of life-threatening disease. 2. BSL-4 requires personnel to wear full-body, positive-pressure suits. 3. BSL-3 facilities typically have specialized ventilation systems with negative air pressure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following bioethical principles emphasizes the fair and equitable distribution of benefits and burdens of healthcare and research?
Regarding human genome editing, what is the primary ethical concern associated with 'germline editing' compared to 'somatic editing'?
The Nagoya Protocol is primarily concerned with:
Which of the following is NOT a core principle of bioethics?
Consider the following statements regarding India's regulatory framework for biotechnology: 1. The 'Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export, and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989' are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. 2. The Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBSCs) are the apex bodies for approving commercial release of GM crops. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does 'Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC)' refer to in the context of biosafety?
Which of the following is a key criticism often leveled against India's biotechnology regulatory framework?