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Biology · 2025 · 2 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 1 · Q17
(a) Name the Indian crop variety for which, in 1997, an American company got patent rights through the US Patent and Trademark Office. This is…
(a)
Name the Indian crop variety for which, in $\displaystyle 1997$, an American company got patent rights through the US Patent and Trademark Office. This is considered a case of Biopiracy. Justify.
OR
(b)
State two purposes for which the Indian Government has set up GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
Basmati rice
Basmati rice -claimed as an invention by American company was derived from varieties used by Indian farmers for centuries by crossing it with semi-dwarf varieties .
OR
(b)
Two purposes of GEAC :
-GEAC makes decision regarding the validity of GM research,
-GEAC also ensures the safety of introducing GM – organisms for public
services.
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