Prelims 2019 • Paper 2 (CSAT) • Q.42

Prelims 2019Paper 2 (CSAT) • Q.42
PrelimsPaper 2 (CSAT)2019 • Q.42
CSAT
Reading Comprehension Passage / Context

Directions for the following 7 (seven) items: Read the following six passages and answer the items that follow each passage. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only. Passage - 1 What stands in the way of the widespread and careful adoption of 'Genetic Modification (GM)' technology is an 'Intellectual Property Rights' regime that seeks to create private monopolies for such technologies. If GM technology is largely corporate driven, it seeks to maximize profits and that too in the short run. That is why corporations make major investments for herbicide-tolerant and pest-resistant crops. Such properties have only a short window, as soon enough, pests and weeds will evolve to overcome such resistance. This suits the corporations. The National Farmers Commission pointed out that priority must be given in genetic modification to the incorporation of genes that can help impart resistance to drought, salinity and other stresses.

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made :

1
The issue of effects of natural calamities on agriculture is not given due consideration by GM technology companies.
2
In the long run, GM technology will not be able to solve agricultural problems arising due to global warming.
2019 PrelimsPaper 2 (CSAT)

Syllabus Connection

Logical reasoning and analytical ability; (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.5: Consumer Rights

Economics • Class 10Class 10 Understanding Economic Development

Ch.5: Land Resources and Agriculture

Geography • Class 12Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.8: Manufacturing Industries

Geography • Class 12Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.9: Planning and Sustainable Development in Indian Context

Geography • Class 12Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.15: Improvement in Food Resources

Science • Class 9Science Class 9

Ch.16: Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

Science • Class 10Science Class 10

Ch.9: Environment and Sustainable Development

Economics • Class 11Class 11 Indian Economic Development

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