Prelims 2024 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.92

Q.91 Q.93

Q.91 Q.93

Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2024 • Q.92

Biotechnology

Consider the following statements:

Statement-I

India does not import apples from the United States of America.

Statement-II

In India, the law prohibits the import of Genetically Modified food without the approval of the competent authority.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

2024 Prelims • Paper 1 (GS)

Q.91 Q.93

Syllabus Connection

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

NCERT Connection

Ch.9: Environment and Sustainable Development

Economics • Class 11 • Class 11 Indian Economic Development

Ch.11: International Trade

Geography • Class 12 • Class 12 Indian Human Geography

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