Question: What are the reasons for the people’s resistance to the introduction of Bt brinjal in India?
- Bt brinjal has been created by inserting a gene from a soil fungus into its genome.
- The seeds of Bt brinjal are terminator seeds and therefore, the farmers have to buy the seeds before every season from the seed companies.
- There is an apprehension that the consumption of Bt brinjal may have adverse impact on health.
- There is some concern that the introduction Of Bt brinjal may have adverse effect on the biodiversity. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Options:
A) 1, 2 and 3
B) 2 and 3
C) 3 and 4
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C