Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: RCH 2 is NOT Bt cotton.
Statement II: MECH 12 is a Bt cotton.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Hint:

Bt cotton varieties:
- Contain Cry genes (e.g., Cry1Ac).
- Non-Bt varieties: RCH 2, MECH 12.
- Bt cotton hybrids: MECH 162, MECH 184.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of Bt cotton varieties in India.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
RCH 2 is a non-Bt cotton hybrid.
MECH 12 is also a non-Bt cotton variety.
Bt cotton contains the Cry1Ac gene from Bacillus thuringiensis.
MECH 12 does not contain the Bt gene; it is a conventional variety.
Thus, Statement I is correct (RCH 2 is NOT Bt cotton), but Statement II is false (MECH 12 is NOT Bt cotton).

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, Statement I is correct but Statement II is false, which corresponds to option (C).
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