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Which of the following statements is/are true
Statement I: Genetically modified plants are more tolerant to abiotic stress.
Statement II: GM plants enhance nutritional value of food.
Statement III: GM plants products are carcinogenic.

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Only statement II and III are correct
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Only statement I and III are correct
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Only statement I and II are correct
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All statements are incorrect
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Solution

The correct option is C Only statement I and II are correct
Genetically modified plants are more tolerant to abiotic stresses like cold, drought, heat etc. GM plants enhance nutritional value of food. A good example is vitamin A enriched rice also known as golden rice. Genetically modified plants are not carcinogenic or cancer causing. They are specifically bred by scientists to carry favorable traits like disease resistance etc. Carsinogenesis or cancer causing ability is not a favorable trait and hence would not be a viable GM variety.

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