Q. Consider the following pairs:
| Bollgard-II |
Genetically Modified Cotton Variety |
| Bt Cotton |
First Genetically Modified Crop Commercialized |
| Gossypium hirsutum |
Most Widely Cultivated Cotton Species |
How many of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Answer:
All three pairs
Notes:
- Bollgard-II: It is indeed a genetically modified cotton variety developed to resist certain pests, making this pair correct.
- Bt Cotton: This was the first genetically modified crop to be commercialized, specifically for its pest resistance, making this pair also correct.
- Gossypium hirsutum: This species accounts for about 90% of the world's cotton production, confirming this pair is correct as well.
Thus, all three pairs are correct.