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Which among the following is the only approved Genetically Modified crop for commercial cultivation in India?

Which among the following is the only approved Genetically Modified crop for commercial cultivation in India? Correct Answer Cotton 

  • Bt. Cotton is the only GM crop that can be commercially cultivated in India. 
  • It was first used in India in the year 2002. 
  • Genetically modified crops are plants used in agriculture, the DNA of which has been modified using genetic engineering methods.

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With reference to the cultivation of Kharif crops in India in the last five years, consider the following statements: 1. Area under rice cultivation is the highest. 2. Area under the cultivation of jowar is more than that of oilseeds. 3. Area of cotton cultivation is more than that of sugarcane. 4. Area under sugarcane cultivation has steadily decreased. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument. Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds? Arguments : I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds. II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially. III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
Directions : Following question consists of a statement followed by three arguments I, II and III . You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

Statement : Should there be a complete ban on genetically modified imported seeds?

Arguments :
I. Yes. This will boost the demand of domestically developed seeds.
II. No. This is the only way to increase production substantially.
III. Yes. Genetically modified products will adversely affect the health of those who consume these products.
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Consider the following statements about the Jute cultivation in India : I. Jute is a Rabi crop II. Jute crop requires humid climate with high temperature III. The cultivation of Jute in India is mainly confined to the eastern region of the country. Which of the following statements is/ are correct?
What is correct about external emergency as per Article 352? i. It is proclaimed by the President. ii.. It should be approved by Parliament within two months. iii. It should be approved by Parliament within one month. iv. It should be approved by Parliament by simple majority. v. It should be approved by Parliament by 2/3 majority. vi. It can be revoked by simple majority of Parliament. vii. It can be revoked by 2/3 majority of Parliament. viii. It can be approved in joint session of Parliament. 
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Which of the following sentence is/are correct about crop rotation? 1. Crop rotation helps return nutrients to the soil without synthetic inputs. 2. Crop rotation is the pratice of planting different crop sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health. 3. Crop rotation deteriorates the soil structure as same nutrients are used time and time again.
"Which among the following is / are correct statements with respect to Shifting Cultivation as practiced in India?
1. India's largest area under shifting cultivation is in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
2. In recent years, the cycle of shifting cultivation on a particular land has reduced drastically.
Select the correct option from given below:"
Genetically engineered, and genetically modified mean the same thing.