Question

55. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)?
1. It is constituted under Environmental Protection Act.
2. It is the apex body for approval of activities involving large scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants.
3. It is also responsible for approval of proposals relating to release of genetically engineered organisms and products including experimental field trials.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Functions include -
1.To permit the use of GMOs and products thereof for commercial applications.
2.To adopt producers for restriction or prohibition, production, sale, import & use of GMOs both for research and applications under EPA.
3.To approve for conduct of large scale field trials, evaluation of large scale field trial data and final approval for release of transgenic crop in to the environment.
4.To authorize large scale production and release of GMOs and products thereof into the environment.
5. To authorize agencies or persons to have powers to take punitive actions under the EPA.