1. Which of the following is/are the criteria for a person to be eligible for election as President of India?
- He should be a citizen of India.
- He should have completed the age of thirty years.
- He should be qualified for election as a member of the Parliament.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:- No person shall be eligible for election as President unless he—
- is a citizen of India,
- has completed the age of thirty-five years, and
- is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
- A person shall not be eligible for election as President if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments.
2. Which of the following genetically modified crops have been approved for commercial cultivation in India?
- Bt Cotton
- Bt Brinjal
- Bt Mustard
- Bt Golden Rice
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Bt Cotton is the only genetically modified crop approved for commercial cultivation in India by GEAC since 2002. Bt Brinjal was recommended but its release was blocked in 2010. Bt Mustard (DMH-11) and Bt Golden Rice are not approved for cultivation in India yet. Other GM crops have not been commercially approved.
3. With reference to the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), consider the following statements:
- It is a non-statutory body.
- It is responsible for the appraisal of proposals relating to the release of genetically engineered (GE) organisms and products into the environment.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Both 1 and 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: D [Only 2]
Notes:
The GEAC is a statutory body established under the 1989 Rules notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. It is tasked with the appraisal of proposals for the release of genetically engineered organisms and products into the environment, including conducting experimental field trials. Thus, only statement 2 is correct; statement 1 is incorrect.
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