Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I : The Indian Government has set up GEAC, which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research.
Statement II : Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by native people.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To determine the correctness of the statements, let's analyze each statement individually in the context of the question.

1. Statement I: "The Indian Government has set up GEAC, which will make decisions regarding the validity of GM research."
   • Explanation: GEAC stands for Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee. It is an Indian government authority set up under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. GEAC is responsible for appraising activities involving large-scale use of hazardous microorganisms and recombinants in research and industrial production from the environmental angle. GEAC is indeed the body that makes critical decisions regarding the validity and environmental clearance of genetically modified (GM) research in India.
   • Conclusion: This statement is true.
2. Statement II: "Biopiracy is the term used to refer to the use of bio-resources by native people."
   • Explanation: Biopiracy refers to the exploitation or patenting of biological resources or indigenous knowledge by entities without permission or fair compensation, usually by foreign corporations or institutions. It does not refer to the use of resources by native people. Instead, it often involves the unauthorized use of information or resources traditionally owned by indigenous or local communities.
   • Conclusion: This statement is false.

Given the analysis above:

• Statement I is true but Statement II is false. This matches the option: "Statement I is true but Statement II is false."

Final Answer: Statement I is true but Statement II is false.