Prelims • Paper 1 (GS) • 2026 • Q.48
Biotechnology
Which of the following statements with regard to GenomeIndia Project is/are correct?
1
It is a part of the Human Genome Project.
2
The project is funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
3
Its primary aim is to build a catalogue of genetic diversity of the Indian population.
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.7: Diversity in Living Organisms
Science • Class 9 • Science Class 9
Ch.9: Heredity and Evolution
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