Question

In India, the organisation responsible for assessing the safety of introducing genetically modified organisms for public use is

• A. Council for Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR)
• B. Genetic Engineering Appraisal committee (GEAC)
• C. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
• D. Research Committee on Genetic Manipulation (RCGM)

Answer 1

The correct option is B Genetic Engineering Appraisal committee (GEAC)

Genetic modification of organisms can sometimes have unpredicatable results when such organisms are introduced into the ecosystem. In India, the organisation Genetic Engineering Appraisal committee (GEAC) is responsible for making decisions regarding the validity of GM research and the safety of introducing GM-organisms for public services.