Question

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of GM crops?

• A. Improvement in nutritive value
• B. Decrease in environmental stress tolerance
• C. Increase in crop productivity
• D. Decrease in use of harmful pesticides

Answer 1

The correct option is B Decrease in environmental stress tolerance

Genetically modified crops are produced by manipulating the DNA of natural crops. The new varities have the following characters.
$\bullet$ They can withstand environmental stress.
$\bullet$ As the pest resistant genes are present, there is no or least use of harmful chemicals or pesticides.
$\bullet$ There is increase in nutritive value of the crops and thus productivity increases.