Question

Assertion :Organisms like GEAC are necessary to monitor GM researches and to test the safety of introducing GM organisms for public services. Reason: GM researches can have unpredictable results which even can be disastrous when genetically modified organisms are introduced into the ecosystem.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion

Manipulation of living organisms by the human race i.e., genetic modification of organisms cannot go on continuously without regulation of organisms cannot go on treat to our ecosystem. Some ethical standards (termed bioethics) are required to evaluate the morality of all human activities that might help or harm living organisms. GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee) is organisation set by Indian government to ensure that bioethics are being followed in all GM researches being carried on in India.

So, the correct answer is 'Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion'.