Question

The acronym GEAC stands for:

• A. Government Engineering Approval Committee
• B. Globally Engineering Approval Committee
• C. Genetically Engineering Appraisal Committee
• D. Genetically Engineering Approval Committee

Hint:

GEAC:
- Regulates GMOs in India.
- Under MoEFCC.
- Approves transgenic crops for commercial release.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the regulatory body for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in India.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
GEAC stands for Genetically Engineering Approval Committee.
It is the apex regulatory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
GEAC is responsible for the approval of activities involving GMOs and transgenic organisms.
It functions under the Rules for the Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Microorganisms/Genetically Engineered Organisms or Cells, 1989.
Thus, the correct expansion is Genetically Engineering Approval Committee.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, GEAC stands for Genetically Engineering Approval Committee, which corresponds to option (D).
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