Prelims 2019 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.57

Q.56 Q.58

Q.56 Q.58

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2019 • Q.57

Science and Technology

Consider the following statements :

According to the Indian Patents Act, a biological process to create a seed can be patented in India.

In India, there is no Intellectual Property Appellate Board.

Plant varieties are not eligible to be patented in India.

2019 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.56 Q.58

Syllabus Connection

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights. (GS-III)

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