CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 1 · Q17 · 2 marks
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.State two purposes for which the Indian Government has set up GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).
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.
State two purposes for which the Indian Government has set up GEAC (Genetic Engineering Approval Committee).
Marking-scheme solution
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 .
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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