The first genetically modified plant commercially released India is

Golden rice

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Slow ripening tomato

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Bt brinjal

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Bt cotton

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The correct option is D Bt cotton
Bt cotton is the first genetically modified plant commercially released in India. The success of the Bt cotton opened the doors for other transgenic crops. Today many varities of genetically modified plants have made into the markets that have helped cut down pesticides and increase yield.

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