Question

Q8. Consider the following statements about GM Mustard:

1. DMH-11 is a genetically modified variety of mustard developed by IISc Bangalore.

2. If approved, this will be the first GM food crop to be allowed for cultivation in the country.

3. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the regulator for GM crops in India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) 2 and 3 only

• Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 or DMH-11 is a genetically modified variety of mustard developed by the Delhi University’s Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants.
• If approved by the Centre, this will be the second GM crop, after Bt Cotton, and the first transgenic food crop to be allowed for cultivation in the country.
• The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC),is the regulator for GM crops and it is under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF).